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In either case, faith is based upon the interpretation of the intangible ([[feeling]]s, [[emotion]]s, etc.) instead of the physically tangible and is primarily associated with [[religion]] in modern times.
In either case, faith is based upon the interpretation of the intangible ([[feeling]]s, [[emotion]]s, etc.) instead of the physically tangible and is primarily associated with [[religion]] in modern times.
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== Epistemological validity of faith ==
== Epistemological validity of faith ==
There exists a wide [[spectrum]] of opinion with respect to the epistemological validity of faith. On one extreme is [[logical positivism]], which denies the validity of any beliefs held by faith; on the other extreme is [[fideism]], which holds that true belief can only arise from faith, because reason and evidence cannot lead to [[truth]]. Some [[Foundationalism|foundationalists]], such as [[St. Augustine of Hippo]] and [[Alvin Plantinga]], hold that all of our beliefs rest ultimately on beliefs accepted by faith. Others, such as [[C.S. Lewis]], hold that faith is merely the [[virtue]] by which we hold to our reasoned [[ideas]], despite moods to the contrary.
There exists a wide [[spectrum]] of opinion with respect to the epistemological validity of faith. On one extreme is [[logical positivism]], which denies the validity of any beliefs held by faith; on the other extreme is [[fideism]], which holds that true belief can only arise from faith, because reason and evidence cannot lead to [[truth]]. Some [[Foundationalism|foundationalists]], such as [[St. Augustine of Hippo]] and [[Alvin Plantinga]], hold that all of our beliefs rest ultimately on beliefs accepted by faith. Others, such as [[C.S. Lewis]], hold that faith is merely the [[virtue]] by which we hold to our reasoned [[ideas]], despite moods to the contrary.