Foundationalism

Pronunciation: /ˈfaʊndeɪʃənəɫˈɪzəm/

Foundationalism (noun)

  1. A view in philosophy that knowledge must rest on firm basic beliefs that do not depend on other beliefs.
  2. A method of reasoning where more complex claims are justified by simpler starting points.

Examples

  • Foundationalism says knowledge needs a secure base.
  • The theory argues that knowledge needs a base to start.