Het coherentisme
Example: Het coherentisme benadrukt de onderlinge samenhang van overtuigingen in een systeem.
Definition
"Het coherentisme" is a philosophical theory that emphasizes the mutual consistency and interconnectedness of beliefs within a system, suggesting that the justification of any single belief depends on its coherence with the entire set of beliefs rather than on foundational or isolated evidence.
Etymology
The term "het coherentisme" originates from the Dutch adaptation of the English word 'coherentism,' which itself is derived from the Latin 'cohaerere,' meaning 'to stick together.' Did you know? The concept emerged prominently in 20th-century epistemology as a response to foundationalist theories.
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