Advanced Epistemology: Coherentism

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What is a primary distinction between coherentism and foundationalism in epistemological theory?

Coherentism asserts that beliefs are justified by their coherence with other beliefs, whereas foundationalism asserts there are basic beliefs that serve as foundations.

Coherentism rejects the notion of any belief system, preferring empirical observation.

Foundationalism prioritizes emotional coherence over logical consistency, unlike coherentism.

Coherentists claim all beliefs inherently lack any justification, in contrast to foundationalists who accept universal truths.