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Charles Sanders Peirce described in his book The Fixation of Belief four methods which people use to decide what they should believe: tenacity, method of authority, a priori and scientific method.

The term fact also indicates a matter under discussion deemed to be true or correct, such as to emphasize a point or prove a disputed issue; (e.g., "... the fact of the matter is ...").

Alternatively, fact may also indicate an allegation or stipulation

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