Foundationalism

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The doctrine that beliefs derive justification from certain basic beliefs uncountable

    "A radical denial of foundationalism is offered by social constructivism (Ernest 1998 ), an approach that many researchers in mathematics education embrace."

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"A radical denial of foundationalism is offered by social constructivism (Ernest 1998 ), an approach that many researchers in mathematics education embrace."

Etymology

From foundational + -ism.

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