Justificationism

Justificationism is the philosophical view that beliefs are only meaningful or justified if they are supported by solid reasons or evidence. It emphasizes that knowledge or truth claims should be backed by valid proof, rather than relying solely on intuition, tradition, or authority. In this framework, the value of a belief depends on how well it can be justified through logical reasoning and empirical evidence, aiming to distinguish well-founded ideas from mere opinions or unjustified assumptions.