Reliabilism

Reliabilism is a theory in epistemology that suggests beliefs are justified based on the reliability of the processes that produce them. Unlike foundationalism, which posits basic beliefs as the foundation of knowledge, or internalism, which focuses on an individual's mental states, reliabilism is an externalist view. It emphasizes that a belief is justified if it results from a dependable method or source, like perception or reasoning. In the context of virtue epistemology, it considers the intellectual virtues of the believer, highlighting that justified beliefs stem from reliable thinking habits or practices.