Conceptual Internalism

Conceptual Internalism is the idea that our understanding of knowledge is shaped by our internal mental states, such as beliefs, thoughts, and reasons. In the context of general knowledge, this means that what we know is influenced by our perspectives, experiences, and cognitive processes. Rather than relying solely on external factors, like objective facts or social agreement, Conceptual Internalism emphasizes the importance of individual reasoning and mental context in shaping our concepts of knowledge and understanding. It suggests that knowledge is not just about what is true, but also about how we think and understand it.