foundationalism

As nouns the difference between terms and foundationalism

is that terms is while foundationalism is (epistemology) the doctrine that beliefs derive justification from certain basic beliefs.

As nouns the difference between foundationalism and foundherentism

is that foundationalism is the doctrine that beliefs derive justification from certain basic beliefs while foundherentism is a theory of justification that combines elements from the two rival theories addressing infinite regress: foundationalism and coherentism.

Foundationalism is a related term of postfoundationalism.

As nouns the difference between postfoundationalism and foundationalism

is that postfoundationalism is a theory of epistemology denoting a rejection of an assumed or given authority for a specific action or belief, but arguing, in dialectical fashion, for a rationale for action or belief while foundationalism is the doctrine that beliefs derive justification from certain basic beliefs.

Foundationalist is a related term of foundationalism.

As nouns the difference between foundationalist and foundationalism

is that foundationalist is (philosophy) a supporter of foundationalism, the doctrine that beliefs derive justification from certain basic beliefs while foundationalism is (epistemology) the doctrine that beliefs derive justification from certain basic beliefs.

Antifoundationalism is a related term of foundationalism.

As nouns the difference between antifoundationalism and foundationalism

is that antifoundationalism is a philosophy that rejects foundationalism while foundationalism is (epistemology) the doctrine that beliefs derive justification from certain basic beliefs.

As nouns the difference between justification and foundationalism

is that justification is a reason, explanation, or excuse which provides convincing, morally acceptable support for behavior or for a belief or occurrence while foundationalism is (epistemology) the doctrine that beliefs derive justification from certain basic beliefs.

As nouns the difference between belief and foundationalism

is that belief is mental acceptance of a claim as likely true while foundationalism is (epistemology) the doctrine that beliefs derive justification from certain basic beliefs.

As nouns the difference between doctrine and foundationalism

is that doctrine is a belief or tenet, especially about philosophical or theological matters while foundationalism is (epistemology) the doctrine that beliefs derive justification from certain basic beliefs.