In this paper I present the idea of a kind of externalism different from what is usually considered in the internalism / externalism debate. It is intersubjective in nature, since it concerns representation determined by relations between cognitive subjects. More precisely, it concerns linguistic expression types. The basic idea is that the meaning of linguistic expression types often depends o...

• Internalism about justification is a very strong claim. Internalists hold that justification is entirely an internal matter. Even a position where justification is predominantly but not fully internal counts as externalist. • Epistemic justification is only one of many epistemic statuses that one can be an internalist or externalist about. Beliefs can be justified, rational, accurate, respons...

The subject of this article is the intertwining between Walter Chatton and William Ockham’s theories about cognitive nature prophetic statements, a topic in theological debate early 14th century. Starting from recent interpretations theory terms distinction externalism internalism, reading some sources where prophecy crucial (for Chatton: Reportatio Super Sententias, I, dd. 38-39, less investig...