Plausibility structure

Plausibility structure

Plausibility structure within the social study of religion is a sociocultural context (or base) for systems of meaning or beliefs which are considered so basic and unquestioned to the most of the individuals in a given society, that they would never think of questioning them either unconsciously or as an imperative.

The plausibility structure allows one to consider whether an idea, or an action can be considered a norm, and shouldn't be questioned (if it fits the "plausibility structure", it is "believable"). In a modern, pluralistic society, however, many diverse groups, each with their own distinctive plausibility structure, are forced to coexist.

See also

*Belief revision

References

* James W. Sire, "Naming the elephant: worldview as a concept", InterVarsity Press, 2004, ISBN 083082779X, p.112-113
* [http://hirr.hartsem.edu/ency/Plausibility.htm PLAUSIBILITY] , Encyclopedia of Religion and Society


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