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Framework and methodology

Corrigible Realism

Content version
1.0
Last substantively revised
18 June 2026
Document type
Lexicon entry
Responsible publisher
Vikesland Press
Source language
Nynorsk source; reviewed English translation
Category
Framework and methodology
Definition type
Framework definition
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Extended note

The position is realist because actuality is not created by representation, and corrigible because human recognition and system-building may deviate and must therefore be capable of correction.

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Limitations

Not the same as

  • naïve realism
  • relativism
  • incorrigible dogma
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Related terms

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Methodological relevance

The position grounds why Reality Audit must be traceable, bounded, and open to objection.

Sources and principal occurrence

Source note: The definition rests on the published academic document Corrigible Realism.

  1. T9 — Objections, Limits and ComparisonsThe sustained theory document on criticism, collapse conditions, self-examination, open questions, and academic placement.
  2. Corrigible RealismThe academic and philosophical position.
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Correct and incorrect use

Correct use

“Corrigible Realism joins realist ground with methodological openness to correction.”

Incorrect or over-strong use

“Corrigible Realism means that every claim is equally uncertain.”

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Suggested citation

Suggested citationVikesland, M. A. A. (2026). “Corrigible Realism”. Røyndalism — Lexicon, content version 1.0.

APAVikesland, M. A. A. (2026). Corrigible Realism (version 1.0). Røyndalism. https://royndalisme.no/en/lexicon/corrigible-realism/

MLAVikesland, Martin A. A.. “Corrigible Realism.” Røyndalism, version 1.0, Vikesland Press, 2026, https://royndalisme.no/en/lexicon/corrigible-realism/.

ChicagoVikesland, Martin A. A.. “Corrigible Realism.” Røyndalism. version 1.0. Vikesland Press, 2026. https://royndalisme.no/en/lexicon/corrigible-realism/.

IEEEM. A. A. Vikesland, “Corrigible Realism,” Røyndalism, version 1.0, Vikesland Press, 2026. [Online]. Available: https://royndalisme.no/en/lexicon/corrigible-realism/

CSEVikesland MAA. 2026. Corrigible Realism. version 1.0. Røyndalism. Vikesland Press. Available from: https://royndalisme.no/en/lexicon/corrigible-realism/

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Revision note

Document version
1.0
First published
18 June 2026
1.0

First public edition.