18 Questions
What type of reasoning do rationalists often rely on?
Deductive reasoning
Which philosophical tradition emphasizes sensory experience as the primary source of knowledge?
Empiricism
According to rationalists, where do mathematical truths like the Pythagorean theorem come from?
Pure reason
What do rationalists argue about universal truths?
They apply to all rational beings and are not contingent on particular experiences
Who is a prominent rationalist philosopher known for his statement 'Cogito, ergo sum' (I think, therefore I am)?
René Descartes
'Critique of Empiricism' is often discussed by rationalists due to:
The deception of sensory experiences
According to Hume, our ideas and beliefs are derived from ____________.
Impressions
Hume's critique of induction focused on the problem of ____________.
Drawing general conclusions
Rationalism posits that certain truths can be known independently of ____________.
Empirical evidence
Key principles in rationalism include the belief in ____________ ideas present in the human mind from birth.
Innate
According to Hume, our beliefs about causality are grounded more in ____________ and habit rather than reason.
Custom
Which philosophical approach emphasizes reason, logic, and intellectual faculties as primary sources of knowledge?
Rationalism
According to Aristotle, what distinguishes humans from other animals?
Rationality
What is the realm of Forms according to Plato?
A realm of eternal, unchanging, and perfect entities
Which philosopher introduced the phrase 'Cogito, ergo sum'?
Descartes
According to some philosophers, what are the limitations of human rationality?
It cannot fully comprehend complex issues
In rationalism, what is considered a defining feature of human cognition?
Logical reasoning
What did Aristotle argue reason allows humans to have?
A moral sense and make ethical choices
Explore the principles of rationalism and a priori knowledge through deductive reasoning, mathematics, and geometry. Learn how rationalists rely on innate ideas and logical inference to arrive at certain knowledge.
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