Sichtbarismus

Sichtbarismus is a term that appears only sporadically in German-language writings. It is not established as a standard concept in dictionaries or encyclopedias. The word is formed from sichtbar ('visible') and -ismus, a suffix used for doctrines or movements, so its meaning is highly context dependent. In practice, Sichtbarismus is used to describe a stance, project, or theoretical approach that places a premium on visibility and transparency.

In philosophy or epistemology, proponents might use the term to argue for making mental or inferential processes accessible to scrutiny, thereby improving justification and accountability. In design, information systems or data visualization, Sichtbarismus may refer to approaches that expose underlying mechanisms, algorithms, or data flows to users, for example through dashboards, step-by-step explanations, or explainable interfaces. In social and political discourse, it could denote advocacy for increased visibility of marginalized groups or structural determinants, linking to broader debates about visibility and inclusion.

Because the term is not standardized, its precise meaning should be clarified in any use, with explicit field, scope, and definitions. See also: Sichtbarkeit, Transparenz, Offenlegung, Offenlegung.