Modes of Truth & Dependence
December 2, 2025•83 words
Modes of Truth & Dependence
Philosophical Dependence Categories
Absolute → Objective → Logical → Conditional → Relative → Intersubjective → Subjective → Pragmatic
Absolute
Independent, fixed
Relative
Depends on frame or context
Conditional
Depends on situation
Subjective
Depends on the person
Objective
Exists regardless of opinion
Absolute
Independent of everything.
True in all conditions, no exceptions.
Objective
Independent of personal opinion or bias.
Based on facts or reality, but may still depend on conditions.
Absolute means unconditional truth.
Objective means bias-free truth.