2006-11-30 04:10:36 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Sociology
According to one view, the coherence theory of truth is the "theory of knowledge which maintains that truth is a property primarily applicable to any extensive body of consistent propositions, and derivatively applicable to any one proposition in such a system by virtue of its part in the system" (Benjamin 1962). Ideas like this are a part of the philosophical perspective known as theoretical holism (Quine & Ullian 1978). However, coherence theories of truth do not claim merely that coherence and consistency are important features of a theoretical system — they claim that these properties are sufficient to its truth.
2006-11-30 04:17:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A consensus agreement is a majority agreement - ie more than 50%.
The theory means that those who practise it will be right much more often than not. It also helps people to buy into an idea (even if they didn't vote for it themselves) as they know that their peer group decided it was the right thing to do. Much better than an order/dictate from on high.
If you are a boss then it is a useful tool but you would be open to assertion that you are scared to make decisions.
Martin
2006-11-30 04:24:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Consensus theory is such as functionalism - looking at things working together toward a main goal
Conflict theory is Marxist - things in conflict ie; class, gender, economy etc
2006-12-04 01:02:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
consensus means agreed and known by everyone. and consensus theory should be a theory agreed and known by everyone:)
2006-11-30 04:14:49 · answer #4 · answered by zoe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's the general public's idea of anything and the majority being the rule.
2006-12-04 01:24:11 · answer #5 · answered by Conrey 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋