Question

Look up the definition of truth in Webster's 1828, 1913, and a recent edition. Are any of the elements in the entry the same over time? Which elements have changed? Specifically, how do the definitions, their order, the illustrative quotations, and the synonyms compare? What do the differences in these elements reveal about how the meaning of truth has changed over this period of time? What do you think is significant about this change when considered historically, socially, and spiritually? (Note: all dictionaries necessary to the completion of this project are available on the Internet.)

Answer 1

This exercise is about how definitions have evolved over the years especially in relation to the word "Truth".

Some components of the Webster's dictionary definition of truth have changed since 1828. They are as follows:

The infrequent allusions to Bible notions of Truth.

Specifically, how do the definitions, their order, the illustrative quotations, and the synonyms compare?

While the definitions from 1828 and 1913 are similar in their link with religious explanations, the current edition's definition truth is more scientific.

What do you think is significant about this change when considered historically, socially, and spiritually?

This simply indicates that the corpus of knowledge has transitioned from what was under the religious paradigm to what exists under the scientific paradigm.

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