The Problem of Truth

"The Problem of Truth" by Herbert Wildon Carr is a philosophical exploration from the early 1900s grappling with what truth really means and how we know things. The writing looks closely at different ideas about truth, including pragmatism and idealism. Carr wants to make the problem of truth clearer, showing that it has been around for a long time and is still important today, hinting that he agrees most with the ideas of Bergson. To do this, the text outlines that truth isn't uncomplicated, but a tricky philosophical issue that has much to do with how we understand what's real. It also compares how science and philosophy approach truth, claiming both become more complicated when something simple, like truth, is looked at carefully. The text shines a light on the history of the problem and emphasizes its lasting importance from ancient thinkers to current intellectual wrangling. It guides readers through different philosophical viewpoints, offering his insights on how truth can be understood with human experience.