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Truth is a topic which connects questions about language, logic, metaphysics, epistemology, philosophy of science, and ethics. In this course, students will learn about truth and the role that truth plays in central topics in philosophy. The course consists of three units, addressed to three big questions: (1) What is truth? (2) What are the different ways that a sentence can come close to being true? (3) How should our actions and speech be guided by truth?