Critical examination of the grounds for fundamental beliefs and analysis of the basic concepts, doctrines, or practices that express such beliefs.

Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus

http://vocab.getty.edu/page/aat/300054279

Exame crítico dos fundamentos das crenças fundamentais e análise dos conceitos básicos, doutrinas ou práticas que expressam tais crenças.

Fonte: AAT

http://vocab.getty.edu/page/aat/300054279