Correspondence Theory of Truth

The Correspondence Theory of Truth posits that a statement is true if it accurately reflects reality or facts. For example, the statement "It is raining" is true if, in fact, it is raining. In contrast, Deflationary Theories of Truth argue that the truth of a statement is less about what it corresponds to and more about the linguistic act of affirming it. Essentially, saying "It is true that it is raining" adds no extra meaning; it simply reiterates the original claim. Both theories address how we understand truth, but they differ in their emphasis on reality versus language.