Rationalism vs. Empiricism
Students compare the two primary epistemological schools of thought regarding the source of human knowledge. They will study key thinkers like Descartes, Locke, and Hume.
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Students compare the two primary epistemological schools of thought regarding the source of human knowledge. They will study key thinkers like Descartes, Locke, and Hume.
Key Questions
- Does knowledge come from reason or sensory experience?
- Are there innate ideas?
- How do rationalists and empiricists justify their claims?
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