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Coherentism suggests that beliefs are justified if they cohere with a system of interconnected beliefs. Justification is a matter of the mutual support of beliefs, not of a foundational belief.

Evidentialism asserts that beliefs are justified only by evidence. The justification of a belief is directly proportional to the evidence supporting it.

Reliabilism is the theory that considers the reliability of the process by which a belief is produced as the primary criterion for justification. It emphasizes truth-conducive cognitive processes.

Contextualism holds that the truth conditions of knowledge attributions are context-dependent. Justification is understood relative to a certain context, which can vary.

Constructivism posits that knowledge and justification are constructed by the mind rather than discovered in the world. It emphasizes the active role of the thinker in creating a coherent belief system.

Externalism holds that the justification of a belief depends on factors external to the believer's own psychology. For a belief to be justified, there need not be an internal awareness of the justification's grounds.

Foundationalism posits that knowledge and justification are structured in a hierarchical manner with basic beliefs (foundations) supporting others. These foundational beliefs are self-justified or known to be true innately.

Infinitism claims that justification is a never-ending chain of reasons. It denies the need for foundational beliefs, arguing instead for an infinite sequence of justified beliefs.

Internalism is the view that justification of a belief must be accessible to the believer's consciousness. The grounds for belief justification must be internally available.

Pragmatism connects the justification of beliefs to their practical consequences. The justification is seen in terms of the utility, workability, and practical success of the beliefs.

Virtue epistemology focuses on the intellectual virtues of the believer, such as open-mindedness and intellectual courage, in determining the justification of beliefs.