An Identity Theory of Truth

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The book presents a critique of correspondence theories of truth, proposing instead that the relationship between true thoughts and facts is one of identity. Julian Dodd argues that facts are essentially true thoughts, challenging traditional views by introducing the modest identity theory. This theory distinguishes itself from historical identity theories by focusing on diagnosing the shortcomings of correspondence theories rather than defining truth. In the latter sections, the author advocates for a deflationary approach to understanding truth, emphasizing its conceptual implications.