Another idea is that the view that explains the most data is true. And those that are not as comprehensive are not true- or not as true. Comprehensive is one test for truth, but not the definition of truth. Certainly a good theory will explain all relevant data. And a true worldview will be comprehensive. However, this is only a negative test of whether it is true. The affirmations of that view must still correspond with the real state of affairs. If a view was true simply because it was more Wikipedia, then a comprehensive statement of error would be true and a digested presentation of truth automatically would be in error. Not all long-winded presentations are true and concise ones are all false. One can have a comprehensive view of what is false or a superficial or incomplete view of what is true.
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