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TRUTH, ERROR AND FALSEHOOD IN CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY AND THE JUSTICE SYSTEM
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In the present paper we aim to analyze the way the philosophical theories on the concept of truth find their applicability in the contemporary society and their influences on moral decisions and the making of justice. First, we will refer to the main philosophical theories in this matter: the correspondence theory of truth, the coherence of truth and the pragmatic theory regarding the truth and, also, to some relevant contemporary theories regarding the truth. Then, we will analyze how these theories fit into the lives of contemporary people, the link between truth and justice and how different types of errors and lies affect the proper functioning of society and the adequate development of the interpersonal relations. In the final part of the paper, we will describe the effect of errors upon the good administration of justice. We will argue that the good development of our social lives depends on the trust we have in each other and in the authorities. Also, the success of our actions depends on how well we know the difference between truth and error, how correct and logical our thinking is. Our sense of morality, justice and good is linked to the truth and implies avoidance of intentional or not intentional errors. If errors occur, they must be corrected as soon as possible in order not to lose trust in the social system.
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