Explain the correspondence and coherence theories of truth

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Assignment:

1. Please summarize and explain the correspondence and the coherence theories of truth.

2. How do the different philosophers mentioned present and defend each theory?

3. Which theory, if either, do you think does a better job of explaining what we mean when we say that a statement is true?

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