Theory of Constructed Truth

The extension of constructionism to the concept of truth itself. It posits that truth is not a static correspondence between statement and world, but an ongoing social process of justification within a community. A statement becomes "true" when it is agreed upon by the relevant epistemic community using their accepted rules (e.g., the scientific method, legal procedure, religious doctrine). This explains how something can be "true" in one context (e.g., a legal verdict) and not in another (e.g., a historical investigation).

Example: "He argued from the Theory of Constructed Truth: 'In this company, the truth is whatever the CEO says in the all-hands meeting. Your data is just a competing construction. To win, you don't need better facts; you need to become the community that defines the truth.' It was cynical, devastating, and probably accurate."

Theory of Constructed Truth by Dumu The Void January 30, 2026