Truth K. Truth 1. Truth then functions as a noun. Truth may be existential, referring to one's way of life or ultimate commitment. One lives rather than knows the truth.
Ideas are radically different from objects.
Austin modifies the theory to hold that the correspondence is in the nature of an appropriate correlation rather than congruity or resemblance. It is also held by nonidealists like Carnap and Neurath. An objections is that this theory assumes a metaphysical unity which may not exist. Also, as Russell points out, coherence may be a test or even a necessary condition of truth, but it is not what is meant by truth. Initially James defined truth as that which works.