Coherentism

Pronunciation: /ˈkoʊhɪɹəntˈɪzəm/

Coherentism (noun)

  1. A view in philosophy that says a belief is justified when it matches and supports other beliefs in a consistent system.
  2. A theory that treats truth or knowledge as depending on how well ideas connect logically, rather than on direct evidence alone.

Examples

  • Coherentism says beliefs fit together to form a stable view.
  • The theory of coherentism focuses on how beliefs fit together.