Single Idea 3585

[catalogued under 3. Truth / D. Coherence Truth / 1. Coherence Truth]

Full Idea

It is often claimed that coherence is more than 'absence of conflict' between beliefs; it also involves 'positive connections'.

Gist of Idea

Coherence needs positive links, not just absence of conflict

Source

Michael Williams (Problems of Knowledge [2001], Ch.10)

Book Reference

Williams,Michael: 'Problems of Knowledge' [OUP 2001], p.119