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Question
A coherence theory to the truth can be problematic because:
A. the world cannot be measured.
B. few philosophers buy into this theory.
C. it is more likely to be used by journalists than by public relations practitioners.
D. the theory lets us be sincere in our beliefs—but sincerely wrong when compared to reality.
E. the utilitarian perspective of truth is missing.
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