Consilience

ENZH

What Does Consilience Mean?

  • 一致性
  • 汇聚性
  • 融合性

Consilience Pronunciation

/kənˈsɪl.jəns/

Consilience Definition

noun

Definition

The principle that evidence from independent, unrelated sources can converge on strong conclusions.

In ZH

来自独立、不相关的来源的证据可以汇聚出强有力的结论的原则。

How to Use Consilience in a Sentence

  • The theory of evolution is supported by consilience from genetics, paleontology, and ecology.
  • In his book, he discusses the concept of consilience in the context of scientific discovery.
  • The consilience of evidence across various disciplines strengthens the argument.
  • Philosophers have long debated the importance of consilience in forming a cohesive understanding of reality.
  • The author argues that consilience can lead to a deeper understanding of complex issues.