Philosophy / Unit 2 Philosophy 0077 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Coherentism
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The idea
Coherentism rejects foundations: beliefs are justified by mutual support within the whole system, like a raft whose planks hold each other.
In practice
No plank touches bottom; the structure floats because the parts interlock. Repairs happen at sea.
Where people slip
The raft's classic worry: a well-interlocked system can still float free of reality.
Your place on the trail
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