Inverted Truth

Aim. To identify the ontological characteristics inherent to a specific form of truth referred to as inverted truth by the authors, through a critical analysis of its various modifications in the context of true and false statements.

Methodology. The research utilizes an ontological approach as its methodological foundation, within which the inverted truth functions as a mode of existence and represents a multifaceted problem. The study employs principles of dialectical methodology, including objectivity and the comprehensive consideration of the subject under study.

Results. Significant distinctions between the inverted truth and ambivalent truth (antinomy) have been revealed. These distinctions lie in the fact that in case of the inverted truth there is a disjunctive connection between the non-inverted and inverted truth, whereas in ambivalent truth (antinomy) both sides are considered equal. Additionally, unlike dualistic truth where there is no conflict between divine revelations and scientific truths, the inverted truth contradicts commonly accepted truths. It has been established that the inverted truth differs from the negative truth in allowing the existence of non-inverted truth beyond the sphere where it is formally non-applicable, while the negative truth is oriented towards negating the existence of an object. The ontological expansion of the consideration scope is noted: to the real world with its truth relations “A is B”, the inverted truth adds an additional world “A is not B”, allowing us to consider the option “A is B and not B” as a form of indifferent judgment. The existence of the inverted truth is demonstrated through a number of examples, including utopias and dystopias, tricksters, practical jokes in the genre of fiction, virtual worlds, fake news, and others.

Research implications. The study conceptualizes the ontological content of the inverted truth, contributing to the formation and development of the general methodological basis of its scientific reflection. The results of the work can serve as a basis for further research on creating a philosophical-scientific worldview, an element of which is the inverted truth.

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