Justificationism
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Justificationism is a noun meaning (philosophy) An approach that regards the justification of a claim as primary, while the claim itself is secondary; thus, criticism consists of trying to show that a claim cannot be reduced to the authority or criteria that it appeals to.
Meaning
(philosophy) An approach that regards the justification of a claim as primary, while the claim itself is secondary; thus, criticism consists of trying to show that a claim cannot be reduced to the authority or criteria that it appeals to.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include justificationist, foundherentism, self-justification, foundationalist, foundationalism, antiphilosophy.
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