Web of Belief

The Web of Belief is a concept in philosophy that describes how our beliefs are interconnected like a network. Instead of holding isolated opinions, we have a system where beliefs support or challenge each other, maintaining overall consistency. When we encounter new information, we update specific beliefs to keep our entire web coherent. This approach explains how we manage complex and sometimes conflicting beliefs in a way that feels natural and rational, emphasizing that our understanding of the world is interconnected and adaptable rather than composed of isolated facts.