A regressão da justificação
Example: A regressão da justificação enfraqueceu a argumentação do advogado no tribunal.
Definition
"A regressão da justificação" in philosophy refers to the problematic situation where each justification requires a further justification, leading to an endless chain without a final grounding. This concept highlights the difficulty in establishing a solid foundation for claims or beliefs.
Etymology
The phrase "a regressão da justificação" originates from Portuguese, combining "regressão" meaning regression or backward movement, and "justificação" meaning justification. It reflects the idea of a backward chain in reasoning where each step depends on the previous one, making the justification process potentially infinite.
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the regression of justification