Full Idea
Norm Externalism acknowledges that the content of our epistemic norms must be internalist, but employs external considerations in the selection of the norms themselves.
Gist of Idea
Norm Externalism says norms must be internal, but their selection is partly external
Source
John L. Pollock (Epistemic Norms [1986], 'Ep.Norms')
Book Reference
'Epistemology - An Anthology', ed/tr. Sosa,E. /Kim,J. [Blackwell 2000], p.193
A Reaction
It can't be right that you just set your own norms, so this must contain some truth. Equally, even the most hardened externalist can't deny that what goes on in the head of the person concerned must have some relevance.