Coherent Quote by Susan Stebbing
“A system is said to be coherent if every fact in the system is related every other fact in the system by relations that are not merely conjunctive. A deductive system affords a good example of a coherent system.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Introduction to Symbolic Logic, 1934
A coherent system links each fact to others through meaningful relations, not just simple conjunctions; deductive systems exemplify this.
In simple terms: Facts must be meaningfully connected, not just listed together.
Key Takeaway
Ensure logical connections, not mere aggregation.
Themes
logic
coherence
systems
deduction
philosophy
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
philosophical
academic
When to use this quote
- academic writing
- formal proofs
- knowledge databases
- software architecture
Key Concepts
relational structure
deductive reasoning
semantic linkage
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you test for meaningful connections?
- What risks arise from relying on simple conjunctions?
A Different Perspective
Coherence can be hard to verify in large, complex datasets.
