Externalism
Externalism is a family of philosophical theories that hold that factors outside a subject’s own mind can partly determine or constitute certain mental states, meanings, or epistemic status. It stands in contrast to internalist views that locate these aspects wholly within the individual’s private mental life. The term covers several related but distinct strands, including semantic externalism about meaning and content and epistemic externalism about justification and knowledge.
In the philosophy of language and mind, semantic externalism argues that the content of our thoughts and
Epistemic externalism, another major strand, holds that justification or entitlement to knowledge can rely on factors
Externalism has generated substantial debate, attracting criticisms from internalists who emphasize mental accessibility and from skeptics