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One might conclude that there must be some statements that, for some reason, do not need justification.

This view is called foundationalism.

For instance, rationalists such as Descartes and Spinoza developed axiomatic systems that relied on statements that were taken to be self-evident: " I think therefore I am " is the most famous example.

Similarly, empiricists take observations as providing the foundation for the series.