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Rejection of Correspondence Theory

The Rejection of Correspondence Theory is a philosophical stance that argues the idea that statements are only true if they directly match or correspond to facts in reality is flawed. Critics believe that this theory oversimplifies how language and truth work because not every true statement neatly lines up with an objective fact, and some truths are more complex or context-dependent. Essentially, they reject the idea that truth is just about accurately reflecting reality, suggesting that truth may involve other factors like coherence, usefulness, or social agreement.