Generally, a '''fact''' is something that is the case, something that actually exists, or something that can be verified according to an established standard of evaluation. There is a range of other uses, depending on the [[context]]. Philosophers and scientists are interested in facts because of their relation to [[truth]]. | Generally, a '''fact''' is something that is the case, something that actually exists, or something that can be verified according to an established standard of evaluation. There is a range of other uses, depending on the [[context]]. Philosophers and scientists are interested in facts because of their relation to [[truth]]. |