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Rationalism in Western Philosophy

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What is the primary view of Rationalism in Western Philosophy?

Revelation as the chief source of knowledge

Emotions as the chief source of knowledge

Reason as the chief source and test of knowledge (correct)

Intuition as the chief source of knowledge

According to rationalists, what type of truths can the intellect directly grasp?

Rational truths that are fundamental and logical (correct)

Ethical truths that are relative

Metaphysical truths that are mystical

Emotional truths that are subjective

How does rationalism differ from empiricism in terms of knowledge acquisition?

Knowledge is obtained through intuition

Knowledge comes only from sense experience

Reason is the source of knowledge beyond sense perception (correct)

Knowledge is acquired through emotional experiences

What does rationalism oppose in terms of knowledge acquisition according to the text?

Systems claiming esoteric knowledge from mystical experience Signup and view all the answers

In what way has rationalism been the rival of various irrationalisms?

By emphasizing reason over emotional or volitional aspects Signup and view all the answers

How does rationalism's confidence in proof impact their respect for ways of knowing?

It tends to detract from their respect for other ways of knowing Signup and view all the answers

According to Jean Piaget, how do the categories of the mind develop?

Through interactions with the environment Signup and view all the answers

Which psychological point of view argues that human perceptual skills are achievements accomplished through actions in response to an active environment?

Transactionalism Signup and view all the answers

What does a rationalist defend as opposed to transactionalism in psychology?

Nativism Signup and view all the answers

According to Pythagoras, what did the harmonies reflected in the pitches of notes sounded on a lute suggest about reality?

All is number Signup and view all the answers

What vision of the world was seen by Galileo that aligned with Pythagoras' rationalist insight?

A world governed by mathematically formulable laws Signup and view all the answers

How did Parmenides address the difficulty posed by Pythagoras' metaphysical rationalism?

By asserting that the world is a static whole Signup and view all the answers