Models of Rationalism in Philosophy

What is the main focus of Rationalism?

Search for eternal basic knowledge

According to Epistemology, what is Trust related to?

Justification/Foundation

Which epistemological method focuses on empirical evidence?

Empiricism

What distinguishes Empiricism from Rationalism in terms of knowledge acquisition?

Focus on empirical evidence Signup and view all the answers

Justified True Belief in Epistemology refers to a belief that is:

Backed by something real Signup and view all the answers

Requirements of Knowledge include all of the following EXCEPT:

Eternal Basic Knowledge Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of empiricism?

Acquiring knowledge through sensory experience Signup and view all the answers

Which philosopher is associated with empiricism?

Hume Signup and view all the answers

According to empiricism, how is authentic knowledge acquired?

Through sensory experience Signup and view all the answers

What do empiricists believe about the human mind, according to the text?

It is a blank sheet until perceptions are formed from sensory experiences Signup and view all the answers

Which theory of truth aligns with the empiricist philosophy?

Correspondence theory Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes empiricism from rationalism?

Rationalism derives knowledge from observation and experiment, while empiricism relies on sensory experience Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary limitation of philosophy in seeking truth?

Philosophy is incapable of providing definitive answers, only speculation. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best reflects the text's perspective on the relationship between religion and truth?

Religion is the absolute truth and cannot contradict itself. Signup and view all the answers

What is the limitation of a mono-disciplinary approach to knowledge?

It fails to integrate different perspectives and viewpoints from various fields. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text as a necessary integration for overcoming the limitations of knowledge?

Integration between empirical observation and theoretical frameworks. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of science in the pursuit of knowledge?

To solve practical and urgent problems through empirical investigation. Signup and view all the answers

Based on the text, what is the significance of integrating naqli (revelation) and aqli (rational intellect) in the pursuit of knowledge?

It reconciles the apparent conflicts between faith and reason. Signup and view all the answers