A common criterion of truth is simple pragmatism: if a belief 'works,' then it must be true and if a belief doesn't work, then it must be false and should be discarded in favor of something else. This pragmatic perspective on truth has the advantage of being testable, which is why the principle that beliefs and ideas must be verified before being accepted resonates strongly in scientific circles.
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