Reason as a Source of Knowledge
A comparison of rationalist and empiricist approaches to innate knowledge. Students will evaluate Descartes' intuition and deduction thesis.
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A comparison of rationalist and empiricist approaches to innate knowledge. Students will evaluate Descartes' intuition and deduction thesis.
Key Questions
- Are we born with innate ideas?
- How does Descartes use intuition and deduction to build knowledge?
- How do empiricists like Locke respond to innatism?
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