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"La vérité arrive à une idée"

William James

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An idea becomes true when something proves it to be right. Think about a student who has a hunch that studying with friends will improve their grades. This is just an idea until they actually try it. If, after studying with friends, their grades go up, then the student's idea is confirmed. The improvement in grades shows the idea was true. So, it's like saying an idea becomes truth when real-life experiences or evidence support it. You can apply this to your life by testing your own ideas and beliefs. Only when you see real results can you know if they are truly valid.

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Belief Concepts Epistemology Ideas Interpretation Philosophy Pragmatism Reality Truth
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