Which possibility, regarding the chain of justification, is referred to as Foundationalism?
A) The chain of beliefs that justify other beliefs is infinite.
B) The chain of justifying beliefs has a circular structure and eventually returns to where it started.
C) The chain of justifying beliefs is simply an illusion and all beliefs have the same justification.
D) There must be some justified beliefs that are not justified by other beliefs.

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Foundationalism asserts that there must be some beliefs that are justified in and of themselves and do not require further justification from other beliefs. These foundational beliefs serve as the basis for justifying other beliefs in the chain.

Which Possibility, Regarding the Chain of Justification, Is Referred to as Foundationalism