Perustavuus
Perustavuus is a Finnish term that translates to foundationalism or basicness. In philosophy, it refers to a theory of justification that claims some beliefs are basic, meaning they are justified without needing to be justified by other beliefs. These basic beliefs are often considered self-evident, incorrigible, or immediately known.
The most common form of foundationalism is epistemic foundationalism, which deals with the justification of knowledge.
There are different accounts of what constitutes a basic belief. Some philosophers argue that sensory experiences
Critics of foundationalism often question the criteria for identifying basic beliefs and whether such beliefs are