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Externalist is a specific classification within the field of epistemology used to categorize theories based on whether they require cognitive access to justification factors [1], [2]. As an epistemological view, externalism posits that factors outside the believer's mind determine justification [3], and it serves as a primary position that epistemologists use to define and contrast their theories [4].
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What Is Epistemology? Pt. 3: The Nature of Justification and Belief philosimplicity.com 2 facts
claimInternalism and externalism in epistemology focus on the sources of justification and belief.
claimEpistemological positions are not mutually exclusive; for example, an individual can be an externalist regarding knowledge while being an internalist regarding justification, or simultaneously a fallibilist and a foundationalist.
Epistemic Justification – Introduction to Philosophy: Epistemology press.rebus.community 1 fact
claimEpistemologists use the terms 'internalist' and 'externalist' to distinguish whether a theory requires a person to cognitively access or be aware of the factors that make their belief justified; theories requiring such access are 'internalist,' while those that do not are 'externalist.'
Epistemology | Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy iep.utm.edu 1 fact
claimExternalism is the epistemological view that factors external to a believer's mind determine whether that believer is justified.