Richard Fumerton

Richard Fumerton is a prominent philosopher known for his work in epistemology, particularly foundationalism and virtue epistemology. Foundationalism posits that knowledge is built upon certain basic beliefs that require no further justification. In contrast, virtue epistemology emphasizes the role of intellectual virtues—attributes like open-mindedness and diligence—in acquiring knowledge. Fumerton explores how these ideas relate to moral understanding, examining how our cognitive practices influence ethical judgments. His work encourages us to reflect on both the foundations of knowledge and the character traits that lead to better understanding and moral reasoning.