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Full Idea
Heresy 151: 'To have certainty regarding any conclusion, it must be founded on self-evident principles'.
Gist of Idea
It is heresy to require self-evident foundational principles in order to be certain
Source
Anon (Par) (The Condemnation of 1277 [1277], 151), quoted by Robert Pasnau - Metaphysical Themes 1274-1671 20.3
Book Ref
Pasnau,Robert: 'Metaphysical Themes 1274-1671' [OUP 2011], p.444
A Reaction
The correct view is obviously to found certainty on faith and authority. It is one thing to be told that foundationalism is a poor theory, but another to be told it is a heresy, and thus a potential capital crime!
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