Consistent
Example: Een consistente theorie moet intern logisch en samenhangend zijn.
Definition
"Consistent" in philosophy describes a theory or set of statements that are logically coherent and free from contradictions. A consistent theory must maintain internal logical harmony, ensuring that no part of it conflicts with another, as illustrated by the phrase 'Een consistente theorie moet intern logisch en samenhangend zijn.'
Etymology
The word "consistent" comes from the Latin 'consistere,' meaning 'to stand firm or together.' It evolved through Old French into English, keeping its sense of things holding together without contradiction. Did you know? The idea of consistency has been central in philosophy since ancient times, emphasizing the importance of logical unity.
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"Consistent" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (C1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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