Matter of Fit

Goodman writes "truth of statements and rightness of descriptions, representations, exemplifications, expressions- of design, drawing, diction, rhythm- is primarily a matter of fit (138)." We are all searching for truth in our own worlds. Truth depends on context and we can never be 100% sure of anything. A statement can be more accepting if it is credible and tested, but it is never true. A statement can also become false the same exact way. Two statements can be contradicting and be accepted or rejected, depending on our context. We are trying to reach right conclusions. Permanent acceptability must be put through a sufficient condition of rightness. A picture represents truth, but the truth can never be extrapolated from the image. Rightness differs in the arts and the sciences. The closest we can come to finding the truth is joining in a general consensus.