Empiricism vs. Rationalism Quiz
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According to empiricism, knowledge is derived from:

  • Abstract concepts like totality, time, and space
  • Sensory experiences (correct)
  • Innate knowledge
  • Active reasoning abilities
  • In rationalism, the mind is believed to possess:

  • Hedonistic drives
  • Sensory experiences
  • Passive learning abilities
  • Innate knowledge (correct)
  • Which law is associated with empiricism and the triggering of memories of similar experiences?

  • Law of Resemblance (correct)
  • Law of Reflective Association
  • Law of Contiguity
  • Law of Compound Associations
  • According to rationalism, the emphasis is on:

    <p>Innate ideas and mental processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Visual Cliff Experiment is associated with which concept related to fear of heights?

    <p>Babies' exposure to a visual cliff scenario</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Empiricism and Rationalism

    • Knowledge in empiricism is derived from experience and sensory data.

    Rationalism

    • The mind, according to rationalism, possesses innate ideas and knowledge independent of experience.

    Empiricism and Memory

    • The Law of Association is associated with empiricism, and it triggers memories of similar experiences.

    Rationalism and Emphasis

    • In rationalism, the emphasis is on innate knowledge and ideas.

    Visual Cliff Experiment

    • The Visual Cliff Experiment is associated with the concept of fear of heights or acrophobia.

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    Test your knowledge of empiricism and rationalism with this quiz. Explore the differences between these philosophical approaches, including the emphasis on sensory experiences and reasoning abilities, as well as the active processes involved in each.

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