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empiricism

The philosophical position according to which all our beliefs and knowledge are based on experience. Empiricism is opposed to rationalism.

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Rationalism

Rationalism is the philosophical idea where reason is the ultimate source of human knowledge.

It stands in contrast to empiricism, where the senses are enough to justify knowledge.

Distinction between "a priori" and "a posteriori" knowledge: Tra

Distinction between "a priori" and "a posteriori" knowledge: Tra

  • Kant distinguishes between two types of knowledge.
  • "A posteriori" knowledge is based on experience and empirical observations, while "a priori" knowledge is independent of experience and derived from reason alone.
  • According to Kant, pure reason can provide certain universal...

Rationalism

Rationalism

Rationalism argues that knowledge isn't gained through experience but through innate ideas or logical reasoning. This idea influences the creation of foundationalism, intuitionism, and trancendental idealism.

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Proposition 1: We're born with some k...

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