Models of Rationalism in Philosophy

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What is the main focus of Rationalism?

  • Search for eternal basic knowledge (correct)
  • Beliefs that are held and reliable
  • Trust in scientific beliefs
  • Justification based on real foundations

According to Epistemology, what is Trust related to?

  • Justification/Foundation (correct)
  • Reliable beliefs
  • Beliefs about knowledge
  • Eternal basic knowledge

Which epistemological method focuses on empirical evidence?

  • Empiricism (correct)
  • Correspondent Theory
  • Pragmatics Theory
  • Rationalism

What distinguishes Empiricism from Rationalism in terms of knowledge acquisition?

<p>Focus on empirical evidence (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Backed by something real (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Requirements of Knowledge include all of the following EXCEPT:

<p><strong>Eternal Basic Knowledge</strong> (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of empiricism?

<p>Acquiring knowledge through sensory experience (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which philosopher is associated with empiricism?

<p>Hume (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to empiricism, how is authentic knowledge acquired?

<p>Through sensory experience (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>It is a blank sheet until perceptions are formed from sensory experiences (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which theory of truth aligns with the empiricist philosophy?

<p>Correspondence theory (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes empiricism from rationalism?

<p>Rationalism derives knowledge from observation and experiment, while empiricism relies on sensory experience (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary limitation of philosophy in seeking truth?

<p>Philosophy is incapable of providing definitive answers, only speculation. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Religion is the absolute truth and cannot contradict itself. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>It fails to integrate different perspectives and viewpoints from various fields. (D)</p> 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?

<p>Integration between empirical observation and theoretical frameworks. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To solve practical and urgent problems through empirical investigation. (B)</p> 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?

<p>It reconciles the apparent conflicts between faith and reason. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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