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Foundationalism. In what follows, you will be asked to answer a number of questions about the core of Foundationalism and the classical version of it. Read each question carefully before answering. Which of the following are the principal tenets of Foundationalism?. A) .
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Foundationalism In what follows, you will be asked to answer a number of questions about the core of Foundationalism and the classical version of it. Read each question carefully before answering.
Which of the following are the principal tenets of Foundationalism? A) There exist beliefs whose justification is basic (underived) B) There are no beliefs whose justification is basic C) All non-basic (derived) beliefs that are justified ultimately derive their justification from basic justified beliefs D) All non-basic (derived) beliefs are never justified. Correct - Click anywhere to continue Incorrect - Click anywhere to continue You must answer the question before continuing Submit Clear Submit Clear
Which of the following is not a position held by Foundationalism? All beliefs are ultimately justified by beliefs that are not themselves justified A) The ultimate ground of justification is circular B) There is an infinite sequence of justification C) Correct - Click anywhere to continue Incorrect - Click anywhere to continue You must answer the question before continuing Submit Clear Submit Clear
Which one of the following would not be an example of an uncontroversial basic (and justified) belief? A) Mathematical Claims (2+2=4) B) Definitional Claims (Bachelors are Unmarried Men) Political Claims (The Democratic Party has a better political platform) C) Correct - Click anywhere to continue Incorrect - Click anywhere to continue You must answer the question before continuing Submit Clear Submit Clear
In addition to the core tenets of Foundationalism, Classical Foundationalism adds two additional positions. That is, S is justified in believing p provided that (identify both of the conditions): A) p is infallible for S B) p is deduced by S from one or more of propositions that are infallble for S C) p is not fallible for S D) p is analogously related to at least one other proposition that is infallible for S E) p is true Correct - Click anywhere to continue Incorrect - Click anywhere to continue You must answer the question before continuing Submit Clear Submit Clear
For the most part, classical foundationalism identifies two sources from which justified basic beliefs derive their justification. Identify both. A) Rational intuition (reason) B) Introspection C) Inferences about the world from perceptual experience D) Guesses E) Testimony from Scientific Authorities F) Testimony from Religious Authorities Correct - Click anywhere to continue Incorrect - Click anywhere to continue You must answer the question before continuing Submit Clear Submit Clear
What is the distinction between a justified basic belief and a justified nonbasic belief? A) For justified basic belief, some amount of justification is independent of any other belief. For justified nonbasic beliefs, all justification is derived from other beliefs. B) For justified basic belief, all justification is independent of any other belief. For justified nonbasic beliefs, all justification is derived from other beliefs. C) For justified basic belief, justification is dependent on every other belief. For justified nonbasic beliefs, all justification is independent from other beliefs. D) There is no distinction. Correct - Click anywhere to continue Incorrect - Click anywhere to continue You must answer the question before continuing Submit Clear Submit Clear
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