The Structure of Physical Reality: Beyond Foundationalism

The present paper discusses the specific features of grounding relations. The goal is not to make general claims about grounding per se but, rather, to expand on the idea that grounding may give rise to structures that differ significantly from those normally associated to the notion. I will look at the characteristics that non-standard grounding structures may possess; and at possible interesting uses that they could be put to. Specific examples will be considered, intended to lend support to the view that theremay be good reasons for conceiving of specific aspects of reality in, non-foundationalist, terms.