Rationalism and Empiricism

What is the main idea behind rationalism?

• Reason and innate ideas are the primary source of knowledge.

• Emotions and personal experiences are the primary source of knowledge.

• Superstition and folklore are the primary source of knowledge.

• Authority and tradition are the primary source of knowledge.

Who is considered the father of modern philosophy and a key figure in the development of rationalism?

• René Descartes

• Socrates

• Isaac Newton

• Albert Einstein

What is the main idea behind empiricism?

• All knowledge is derived from sense-experience.

• All knowledge is derived from reason.

• All knowledge is derived from faith.

• All knowledge is derived from intuition.

Who is known for his skeptical philosophy and empiricist approach to knowledge?

• David Hume

• John Locke

• Immanuel Kant

• Rene Descartes

What is the famous quote by René Descartes that signifies his philosophical approach?

• Carpe diem

• Veni, vidi, vici

• Cogito, ergo sum

• Eureka

What is the concept of 'tabula rasa' and which philosopher is associated with it?

• Aristotle

• Plato

• John Locke

• Socrates

What is the role of reason in rationalism according to Immanuel Kant?

• Reason is used to create illusions

• Reason provides the framework for understanding and interpreting sensory experiences.

• Reason is only used for making decisions

• Reason is irrelevant in rationalism

What is the significance of Francis Bacon in the development of the scientific method?

• He was known for his contributions to literature, not science

• He is considered one of the founders of the scientific method, emphasizing the importance of empirical evidence and experimentation.

• He was a proponent of superstition and opposed the scientific method

• He was a famous painter and had no impact on the scientific method

What is the difference between a priori and a posteriori knowledge according to rationalism and empiricism?

• A priori knowledge is derived from sensory experience, while a posteriori knowledge is based on reason alone.

• A priori knowledge is based on reason alone, while a posteriori knowledge is derived from sensory experience.

• A priori knowledge is based on emotions, while a posteriori knowledge is based on logic.

• A priori knowledge is based on faith, while a posteriori knowledge is based on intuition.

How did David Hume challenge the concept of causality and the idea of necessary connection?

• By proving that causality is a universal truth

• By showing that causality is a result of divine intervention

• By arguing that our belief in causality and necessary connection is based on habit and custom rather than reason.

• By demonstrating that necessary connection is based on reason and logic