Agreement Quote by Nelson Goodman
“Truth cannot be defined or tested by agreement with 'the world'; for not only do truths differ for different worlds but the nature of agreement between a world apart from it is notoriously nebulous.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Fact, Fiction, and Forecasting by Nelson Goodman, 1955
Truth is not determined by consensus with reality; different worlds have different truths and agreement across worlds is unclear.
In simple terms: Truth isn’t just what most people agree on.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions about universal truth.
Themes
philosophy
epistemology
relativism
Mood
thoughtful
inquisitive
Type
analytical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- academic debate
- cross‑cultural dialogue
- theoretical physics
- ethical reasoning
Key Concepts
Ontology
semantic theory
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we verify truth without shared reality?
- Can differing worlds share any common truth?
A Different Perspective
Consensus may overlook objective criteria in some contexts.
