Philosophy
REVIEWER
Though an opinion may be widely accepted, that
Truth and Opinion does not make it a fact.
A statement of opinion should be supported. A
RECOGNIZING THE TRUTH valid opinion is supported by facts or good logic. A
TRUTH faulty opinion is not.
C Can be confirmed with other reliable
sources.
I Independent of one’s interpretation,
preferences, and biases
B Based on facts and reality.
OPINION
C Cannot be confirmed
O Open to interpretation
B Based on emotions
I Inherently biased.
Theory of Truth
Coherence Ascertains that a thing is TYPES OF OPINONS
Theory true or false based on whether Statements A Hypothesis is an assumption
the statement COHERES with of made to explain an observation.
the larger system or not. Hypothesis Though an Observation is a Fact, a
Consistency with the system Hypothesis is an Opinion.
being used. Statements A theory is an opinion that is
Correspondence What we believe is true if it Opinion widely believed explanation for a
Theory corresponds to the ways of Theory group of observation.
things. Sense perception or The Theory of Relativity
experience as its source of The Theory of Evolution
knowledge. Though many scientist believe that
Pragmatic Ascertains that a belief or these theories are true, it is still
Theory statement is true if it has a considered as opinion rather than
useful application in the world. facts because it is still not proven.
Based on the good or practical Statement of An assumption statement is an
consequences of an idea. Assumption opinion that is an improvable.
Statement of A value statement is any claim
FACTS Value that is based in someone’s belief
A fact is a specific detail that can be proven as Statement of An exaggerated statement is
true based on objective evidence. Exaggeration one that embellishes the facts,
Are statements that can be proven. often to sway the reader.
A statement of fact can be correct or incorrect.
You can check it by doing research.
A fact is something that can be proven by a
reliable authority such as:
- History Books
- Proven Scientific Law
- Government Law
- Mathematics
- Measurements
OPINION
Opinion is a feeling, judgment, belief, or
conclusion that cannot be proven true by objective
evidence.
A statement of opinion cannot be proved true or
false. It is a belief or judgment. It often contains a
word of judgment, such as best, should, or
beautiful. It may begin with the words In my
opinion, or I believe.
AUTHOR’S INITIALS 4
REVIEWER
Though an opinion may be widely accepted, that
Truth and Opinion does not make it a fact.
A statement of opinion should be supported. A
RECOGNIZING THE TRUTH valid opinion is supported by facts or good logic. A
TRUTH faulty opinion is not.
C Can be confirmed with other reliable
sources.
I Independent of one’s interpretation,
preferences, and biases
B Based on facts and reality.
OPINION
C Cannot be confirmed
O Open to interpretation
B Based on emotions
I Inherently biased.
Theory of Truth
Coherence Ascertains that a thing is TYPES OF OPINONS
Theory true or false based on whether Statements A Hypothesis is an assumption
the statement COHERES with of made to explain an observation.
the larger system or not. Hypothesis Though an Observation is a Fact, a
Consistency with the system Hypothesis is an Opinion.
being used. Statements A theory is an opinion that is
Correspondence What we believe is true if it Opinion widely believed explanation for a
Theory corresponds to the ways of Theory group of observation.
things. Sense perception or The Theory of Relativity
experience as its source of The Theory of Evolution
knowledge. Though many scientist believe that
Pragmatic Ascertains that a belief or these theories are true, it is still
Theory statement is true if it has a considered as opinion rather than
useful application in the world. facts because it is still not proven.
Based on the good or practical Statement of An assumption statement is an
consequences of an idea. Assumption opinion that is an improvable.
Statement of A value statement is any claim
FACTS Value that is based in someone’s belief
A fact is a specific detail that can be proven as Statement of An exaggerated statement is
true based on objective evidence. Exaggeration one that embellishes the facts,
Are statements that can be proven. often to sway the reader.
A statement of fact can be correct or incorrect.
You can check it by doing research.
A fact is something that can be proven by a
reliable authority such as:
- History Books
- Proven Scientific Law
- Government Law
- Mathematics
- Measurements
OPINION
Opinion is a feeling, judgment, belief, or
conclusion that cannot be proven true by objective
evidence.
A statement of opinion cannot be proved true or
false. It is a belief or judgment. It often contains a
word of judgment, such as best, should, or
beautiful. It may begin with the words In my
opinion, or I believe.
AUTHOR’S INITIALS 4
