Beyond Foundationalism
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Beyond Foundationalism is a theological and philosophical work by Stanley Grenz that critiques classical foundationalist epistemology and proposes a postmodern, communally shaped approach to Christian doctrine and knowledge.
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| Beyond Foundationalism canonical | 3 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Beyond Foundationalism Context triple: [Stanley Grenz, notableWork, Beyond Foundationalism]
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A.
Epistemology Without a Knowing Subject
Epistemology Without a Knowing Subject is a philosophical work by Karl Popper that develops his theory of objective knowledge by arguing that knowledge can be understood independently of any particular knowing subject.
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Epistemology Naturalized
Epistemology Naturalized is W.V.O. Quine’s influential proposal to reconceive traditional epistemology as a branch of empirical psychology, focusing on how humans actually form beliefs rather than on a priori justification.
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The Foundations of Empirical Knowledge
The Foundations of Empirical Knowledge is a 1940 philosophical work by A. J. Ayer that defends logical empiricism by critically examining sense-data theories and the justification of empirical beliefs.
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Reformed epistemology
Reformed epistemology is a school of thought in religious epistemology that argues belief in God can be rational and properly basic without requiring inferential evidence or arguments.
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E.
Skepticism and Naturalism: Some Varieties
Skepticism and Naturalism: Some Varieties is a collection of influential lectures by philosopher P. F. Strawson that examines the tension between skeptical doubt and a naturalistic understanding of human knowledge and practice.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Beyond Foundationalism Target entity description: Beyond Foundationalism is a theological and philosophical work by Stanley Grenz that critiques classical foundationalist epistemology and proposes a postmodern, communally shaped approach to Christian doctrine and knowledge.
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A.
Epistemology Without a Knowing Subject
Epistemology Without a Knowing Subject is a philosophical work by Karl Popper that develops his theory of objective knowledge by arguing that knowledge can be understood independently of any particular knowing subject.
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B.
Epistemology Naturalized
Epistemology Naturalized is W.V.O. Quine’s influential proposal to reconceive traditional epistemology as a branch of empirical psychology, focusing on how humans actually form beliefs rather than on a priori justification.
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C.
The Foundations of Empirical Knowledge
The Foundations of Empirical Knowledge is a 1940 philosophical work by A. J. Ayer that defends logical empiricism by critically examining sense-data theories and the justification of empirical beliefs.
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D.
Reformed epistemology
Reformed epistemology is a school of thought in religious epistemology that argues belief in God can be rational and properly basic without requiring inferential evidence or arguments.
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E.
Skepticism and Naturalism: Some Varieties
Skepticism and Naturalism: Some Varieties is a collection of influential lectures by philosopher P. F. Strawson that examines the tension between skeptical doubt and a naturalistic understanding of human knowledge and practice.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (45)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
book
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philosophical work ⓘ theological work ⓘ |
| addresses |
methodology in systematic theology
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the impact of postmodernity on theology ⓘ the nature of theological authority ⓘ the relationship between church and doctrine ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
move beyond classical foundationalism
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reconstruct evangelical theology in a postmodern context ⓘ |
| author |
Stanley J. Grenz
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linked to:
Stanley Grenz
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| coAuthor | John R. Franke ⓘ |
| critiques |
Enlightenment rationalism
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classical foundationalist epistemology ⓘ modernist approaches to theology ⓘ |
| emphasizes |
the authority of Scripture within community
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the contextual nature of theology ⓘ the historicity of knowledge ⓘ the narrative character of Christian doctrine ⓘ the role of Christian community in knowing ⓘ |
| genre |
Christian theology
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philosophy of religion ⓘ theology ⓘ |
| hasPerspective |
communal hermeneutics
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fallibilist understanding of doctrine ⓘ missionally oriented theology ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
Reformed theology
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linked to:
Reformed churches
evangelical theology ⓘ postmodern philosophy ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainTopic |
doctrinal method
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epistemology ⓘ foundationalism ⓘ postfoundationalism ⓘ postmodern theology ⓘ |
| positionedWithin | postconservative evangelical theology ⓘ |
| proposes |
communal shaping of theological knowledge
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postmodern approach to Christian doctrine ⓘ |
| relatedWork |
John R. Franke
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Stanley J. Grenz ⓘ
linked to:
Stanley Grenz
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| supportsView |
doctrine as historically situated
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knowledge as socially constructed ⓘ theology as a dynamic, ongoing conversation ⓘ |
| usedIn |
courses on philosophy of religion
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courses on theological method ⓘ seminary theology courses ⓘ |
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