foundationalists

[US]//ˌfaʊnˈdeɪʃənəlɪsts//
[UK]//ˌfaʊnˈdeɪʃənəlɪsts//

Translation

n.Plural of foundationalist; advocates of the theory that knowledge is based on basic beliefs.

Example Sentences

many foundationalists argue that basic beliefs must be self-justifying.

some foundationalists believe that empirical evidence provides the foundation for knowledge.

epistemological foundationalists seek certain foundations for all knowledge claims.

contemporary foundationalists have modified the classical approach to foundationalism.

philosophical foundationalists often disagree about what counts as basic beliefs.

moderate foundationalists allow for some intermediate levels of justification.

classical foundationalists insisted on indubitable beliefs as foundations.

radical foundationalists reject any beliefs that lack absolute certainty.

foundationalists contrast their view with coherentism in epistemology.

many foundationalists distinguish between basic and non-basic beliefs.

the debate among foundationalists continues to shape modern philosophy.

foundationalists typically require that foundational beliefs be infallible.

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