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Distinguishing

opinion from truth


Erin Joyce Aca
Common questions
1. what is the difference

between truth and

opinion?
2. why is it important to

know the difference

between the two?


What is the difference between

truth and opinion?


Truth Opinion
the quality or state a view or judgment
of being true. formed about something,
not necessarily based on
fact or knowledge.
Opinion:
critically examining an argument

can be weak or strong. will help define whether the

statement is true or an opinion.


strong opinions are sometimes

subscribed as something true by

the majority.
Opinion:
if an opinion passed
if the person wishes to
prove that their
justification procedures, it

statement is more than


can be proven as the
an opinion, they must
truth. prove their argument.
What is an

arguement?
a set of statements

that work together to

support the conclusion.


Argument:
arguments that appear valid but

not all arguments are valid. are flawed are referred as

fallacies.
avoid being easily persuaded by

studying logic.
Synthesis
Opinions are statements We should not take them

of judgement of person immediately as the truth.


or a group of people.
We should always
We will believe in wrong

critically examine the


beliefs and opinions,

opinion and it's


hindering us to learn, know,

supporting arguements. and live by the truth.

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