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Rorty's Theory of Truth
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What is the central idea of Rorty's theory of truth?
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Truth is a pragmatic concept that depends on the consequences of beliefs.
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Rorty argues that truth is not a matter of correspondence between beliefs and reality, but rather a matter of the consequences of beliefs. He believes that the truth of a belief is determined by its usefulness in helping us to achieve our goals and solve our problems.