epistemic circularity

Etymology
Coined by in 1986 in his article "Epistemic Circularity".

Noun

 * 1)  A  of (foundational) epistemic arguments where the reliability of a device used within this circle is also proven within the circle.
 * 2)  The quality of being such a circle.

Translations

 * Finnish: episteeminen kehämäisyys
 * German: epistemische Zirkularität
 * Polish: cyrkularność epistemologiczna