The state of being authentic and factually sound is best described as "validity." Validity is the quality of being logically or factually sound, meaning that something is authentic, true to facts, and reliable. In a philosophical or logical context, something valid takes a form that makes it impossible for the premises to be true and the conclusion to be false. It is about being genuine, accurate, and conforming to truth or fact.
Authenticity, on the other hand, often refers more broadly to being true to oneself, sincere, and free from pretense. It implies alignment with one's true self or values, being honest and consistent, and not being deceptive. Authenticity can mean being emotionally and spiritually genuine, as well as factually truthful depending on the context.
So, the state of being both authentic (true/genuine) and factually sound corresponds closely with the concept of validity in logic and soundness in reasoning, but also carries broader existential and personal implications of genuineness and alignment with truth. In summary:
- Being authentic means being true to oneself and sincere.
- Being factually sound means being logically valid and based on truth.
- Together, this state can be described as "validity" or "soundness" in logical terms, and authenticity in personal or existential terms.
