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    justification
    /ˌdʒʌstɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/

    noun

    • 1. the action of showing something to be right or reasonable: "the justification of revolutionary action"
    • 2. the action of declaring or making righteous in the sight of God.

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  2. Sep 5, 2024 · Philosophy of science - Discovery, Justification, Falsification: An ideal theory of scientific method would consist of instructions that could lead an investigator from ignorance to knowledge.

  3. Sep 20, 2024 · Empirical evidence, information gathered directly or indirectly through observation or experimentation that may be used to confirm or disconfirm a scientific theory or to help justify, or establish as reasonable, a person’s belief in a given proposition. A belief may be said to be justified if.

  4. Sep 14, 2024 · Ethics, the philosophical discipline concerned with what is morally good and bad and morally right and wrong. Its subject consists of fundamental issues of practical decision making, and its major concerns include the nature of ultimate value and the standards by which human actions can be morally evaluated.

  5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › KnowledgeKnowledge - Wikipedia

    4 days ago · An often-discussed definition characterizes knowledge as justified true belief. This definition identifies three essential features: it is (1) a belief that is (2) true and (3) justified. [ 21 ][ b ] Truth is a widely accepted feature of knowledge.

  6. Sep 22, 2024 · The Justification Junction: Where Excuses Meet Psychology. In the realm of psychology, justification refers to the mental gymnastics we perform to rationalize our behavior, especially when it conflicts with our beliefs or values.

  7. Sep 12, 2024 · "A premise is a proposition one offers in support of a conclusion. That is, one offers a premise as evidence for the truth of the conclusion, as justification for or a reason to believe the conclusion."

  8. docmckee.com › cj › docs-research-glossaryJustification | Definition

    3 days ago · In social science research, the justification of a study is a key component that explains why the research is being conducted. It sets the stage for the research by providing the context and background for the study, answering the critical question: “Why is this research important?”

  9. Sep 11, 2024 · Justification, the act of being declared righteous in Gods sight, is a central theme in Christian theology. The Bible contains verses that elucidate the concept of justification through faith in Christ, emphasizing God’s grace and mercy.

  10. Sep 6, 2024 · Definition. Example Sentences. Entries Near. Show more. Save Word. the end justifies the means. idiom. used to say that a desired result is so good or important that any method, even a morally bad one, may be used to achieve it. They believe that the end justifies the means and will do anything to get their candidate elected.

  11. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › ReasonReason - Wikipedia

    3 days ago · In contrast to the use of "reason" as an abstract noun, a reason is a consideration that either explains or justifies events, phenomena, or behavior. [ 10 ] Reasons justify decisions, reasons support explanations of natural phenomena, and reasons can be given to explain the actions (conduct) of individuals.