What is the true definition of truth?

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The discussion centers around the definition of truth, primarily referencing Marx's assertion that "Truth is agreement with fact," which implies that truth equates to observed facts rather than absolute truths. Participants debate the implications of this definition, questioning whether truth can be absolute or if it is inherently subjective, shaped by individual perspectives and interpretations. Some argue that facts, while objective, are not absolute and that our understanding of truth is limited by our observational tools and knowledge frameworks. Others express skepticism about the notion of absolute truth, suggesting that truth is more about compatibility with observed phenomena rather than a definitive state. The conversation also touches on the relationship between truth and concepts like causality, reality, and the limitations of human perception, ultimately leading to the idea that truth may be better understood as an abstraction derived from experience and observation rather than a fixed entity.
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Originally posted by Alexander
Best definition of truth I ever read came from Marx: "Truth is agreement with fact." In essense, this equates truth with observed fact. Therefore, there is no "absolute truth" or "the truth" - all we have is just observed fact(s).

Is there any better definition of truth?
Truth is relative to the observer and has more to do with "timing" than anything else. Which is to say, there's a time and place for everything. Then and only then could the truth possibly exist (i.e., in its own time).
 

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