Actually it is a hypothesis until it is proven, through multiple tests and trials which result in identical information. A theory is a collection of facts and laws which explain a particular subject, such as evolution, gravity, etc.
[quote=Cenere]So, let's put it into terms: There are no facts, because facts would need a certainty that isn't there. There are theories and opinions. Theories changes when there is something new found out, to adjust it to the reality there seemingly is. Facts can be said to be generally accepted theories, so that way facts do change, but by elaborating on the theory, you make it more true. If truth is consistency, facts are never fully true, but will always move closer to being true. That way, they are often true enough for us to use them as truth. Perception is another matter, and so is opinion. Opinions are subjective and so is perception. In reality we could be seeing everything differently, or we could live in our own little world, where we only imagine other people being around. This ties with the fact being a generally accepted theory, that is close to an objective truth.[/quote]
