faithmost
Faithmost is a term used in philosophy of religion and epistemology to denote the most fundamental belief that undergirds a worldview or system of thought. It is the central commitment or ultimate trust upon which other beliefs, values, and practices are logically or practically dependent. The concept is not tied to any one tradition, and it may apply to both religious and secular worldviews.
Origin and scope: Faithmost is a neologism that stresses primacy. In religious contexts, it may refer to
Claims and evaluation: Proponents present faithmost as a useful heuristic for understanding belief systems, especially when
Related topics include foundationalism, basic belief, worldview, epistemology, and religious epistemology.