The Depiction of the Concept of Truth in Different Nations and Cultures

Abstract: This study explores how the concept of truth is represented and understood in different cultural and linguistic contexts. Using a comparative cultural-linguistic methodology, it examines truth perceptions in five cultural spheres: Western (Anglo-American), East Asian, Islamic, African, and Indigenous traditions. The findings reveal that while truth is universally valued, its expression, significance, and epistemological grounding vary widely. These variations are shaped by philosophy, religion, and communication norms. The study contributes to intercultural communication, linguistics, and cultural psychology by highlighting how cultural frameworks shape the understanding of truth.