What does we hold these truths to be self-evident mean?

Answer 1

The phrase "we hold these truths to be self-evident" means that the truths mentioned, which come after that famous phrase, do not need to be explained, defended, or rationalized. "Self-evident" means that the thing provides its own justification just because it exists.

Answer 2

This is the beginning of the most famous line from the Declaration of Independence. The writers of the Declaration are claiming that "all men are created equal" and "endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights." When the term "self-evident" is used, it means that the human rights require no defense because their virtue is unquestionable.

Answer 3

In the context of the United States Declaration of Independence, the phrase "We hold these Truths to be self-evident..."refers to the concept that the idea where all men are created equal, and that the unalienable rights that follow are universally concrete.

"Truths" is generally understood to mean "facts", and "self-evident" is usually interpreted to mean "obvious" or "inherently clear by its very nature".

Answer 4

A truth that is self evident is a truth that needs no proof. The most notable use of the "self evident truth" is in the American declaration of Independence.

Answer 5

In the declaration, that "all men are created equal, and are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights: that among these are life, liberty, and the persuit of happiness."

Answer 6

From the second paragraph of the declaration of independence, it means that the amendments are obvious and everyone should understand them

Answer 7

Things that should be obvious, to a thinking person.

Answer 8

Obvious

Answer 9

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