Lehrer's Case Against Foundationalism

Author: Howard-Snyder Daniel  

Publisher: Springer Publishing Company

ISSN: 0165-0106

Source: Erkenntnis, Vol.60, Iss.1, 2004-01, pp. : 51-73

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Abstract

In this essay, I assess Keith Lehrer's case against Foundationalism, which consists of variations on three objections: The Independent Information or Belief Objection, The Risk of Error Objection, and the Hidden Argument Objection. I conclude that each objection fails for reasons that can be endorsed – indeed, I would say for reasons that should be endorsed – by antifoundationalists and foundationalists alike.