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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    Requirements of Knowledge include all of the following EXCEPT:

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

    What is the primary focus of empiricism?

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

    Which philosopher is associated with empiricism?

    <p>Hume</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to empiricism, how is authentic knowledge acquired?

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

    Which theory of truth aligns with the empiricist philosophy?

    <p>Correspondence theory</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</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.</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.</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.</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.</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.</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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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