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Fill in the blank: According to empiricists, we start with a "__________" and fill it with knowledge through experiences.

Open-ended: Explain in your own words how empiricism and rationalism differ in their approach to knowledge acquisition.

Fill in the blank: Rationalists believe that without __________, we couldn’t organize and interpret our sense experiences.

Open-ended: Describe how the views of empiricists and rationalists might influence the way we approach learning in a classroom setting.

What do empiricists believe about the process of gaining knowledge?

• It is immediate and does not require experience.

• It is a gradual process based on experiences.

• It is solely based on logical reasoning.

• It is influenced by innate ideas.

According to the passage, what do empiricists believe is essential for knowledge?

• Reasoning

• Sensory experiences

• Innate ideas

• Logical deductions

What is the main difference between empiricism and rationalism?

• Empiricism relies on reason, while rationalism relies on sensory experience.

• Empiricism relies on sensory experience, while rationalism relies on reason.

• Both empiricism and rationalism rely equally on sensory experience.

• Empiricism and rationalism are the same.

According to the passage, what role do experiences play in the philosophy of empiricism?

• They are irrelevant to knowledge.

• They are the foundation of all knowledge.

• They are secondary to reasoning.

• They are only important for certain subjects.

What do rationalists believe about sensory experiences?

• They are the only source of knowledge.

• They can be trusted completely.

• They cannot be trusted because everyone has different experiences.

• They are more important than reason.

What is the philosophical inquiry mentioned in the passage that continues to influence various fields?

• The nature of sensory experiences

• The debate between empiricism and rationalism

• The importance of education

• The role of ethics in knowledge