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The concepts are related because externalism is an epistemological theory that defines the conditions under which a belief is considered justified [1], [2]. Specifically, externalism posits that factors outside of a person's mind, such as reliable processes or truth-conducive sources, are necessary to validate a belief [3], [4], [5].
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Epistemology | Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy iep.utm.edu 3 facts
claimExternalism posits that considering factors other than an individual's existing beliefs is necessary to avoid the isolation objection and to ensure that knowledge does not include luck.
claimReliabilism, a prominent version of externalism, suggests that the justification of a belief depends on the source of that belief, such as sense experience, reason, testimony, or memory.
claimExternalism is the epistemological view that factors external to a believer's mind determine whether that believer is justified.
Epistemology - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org 2 facts
claimExternalism is motivated by the view that justification makes it more likely that a belief is true, with some factors contributing to this likelihood existing outside the believer's cognitive perspective.
claimReliabilism is an externalist theory asserting that a reliable connection between belief and truth is required for justification.
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.
claimExternalism is a theory of justification which suggests that conditions outside of a person's mind must be met for a belief to be justified, such as the belief being supported by reliable processes or sources in the world.
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.'