The Role of Senses and Reason
Students debate whether our senses or our logical reasoning are the most reliable sources of knowledge. They look at basic concepts of empiricism and rationalism.
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Students debate whether our senses or our logical reasoning are the most reliable sources of knowledge. They look at basic concepts of empiricism and rationalism.
Key Questions
- Can we trust our senses?
- What role does logic play in understanding the world?
- Are there things we know without experiencing them?
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