Epistemological Debates: Rationalism vs. Empiricism

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What is the primary focus of epistemology?

  • Nature and scope of knowledge (correct)
  • Historical debates
  • Philosophical ethics
  • Reality as we perceive it

In the Rationalism vs. Empiricism debate, what do rationalists argue?

  • Knowledge is acquired only through trial and error
  • Knowledge comes from innate ideas (correct)
  • Knowledge is primarily derived from sensory experiences
  • Knowledge evolves through cultural transmission

According to empiricists in the Rationalism vs. Empiricism debate, where does knowledge primarily come from?

  • Sensory experiences (correct)
  • Philosophical debates
  • Cultural traditions
  • Reason and innate ideas

Which branch of philosophy deals with the nature and scope of knowledge?

<p>Epistemology (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What key topic is discussed in epistemology?

<p>The origin of human knowledge (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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