The pragmatic theory of truth says

A. a claim is TRUE when it works.
B. a claim is TRUE when the world is as it says it is.
C. a claim is TRUE when someone believes it to be true.
D. a claim is TRUE when it coheres with other beliefs.


Answer: A

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