Foundationalism
Description: Foundationalism is a theory of knowledge that holds that all knowledge is ultimately based on a foundation of indubitable beliefs. These beliefs are typically taken to be self-evident or evident through experience. | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
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Tags: philosophy philosophy of truth foundationalism |
What is the central idea of foundationalism?
What are some examples of indubitable beliefs?
How do foundationalists justify their claim that all knowledge is ultimately based on indubitable beliefs?
What are some objections to foundationalism?
How have foundationalists responded to these objections?
What are some of the strengths of foundationalism?
What are some of the weaknesses of foundationalism?
Is foundationalism a viable theory of knowledge?
What are some alternative theories of knowledge to foundationalism?
How do coherentism, pragmatism, and skepticism differ from foundationalism?
Which theory of knowledge do you find most convincing?
What are some of the implications of foundationalism for our understanding of the world?
What are some of the implications of foundationalism for our understanding of ourselves?
What are some of the implications of foundationalism for our understanding of society?
What are some of the implications of foundationalism for our understanding of religion?