Knowledge - Rationalism and Empiricism
Empiricism
Rationalism
The belief that knowledge attained is done so through experiences.
The belief that knowledge attained through use of logic and reason.
We have knowledge of truths in particular areas.
Rationalist believe in inner beliefs and intuition.
We have no knowledge of the concepts we use other than through experience.
Empiricist do not believe in intuition or inner beliefs.
After coming across Descartes philosophy, John Locke "worked on a theory of his own to rival Descartes. He wanted to "search out the bonds between opinion and knowledge" (39).
Rene Descartes coined the rationalist philosophy after he felt he "swallowed alot of falsehoods as a child" (33).
When it comes to knowledge although we see that there are two different means in which it is obtained, "knowledge depends on the existence of someone who knows" (2).
When rationalists go on a quest for knowledge, Descartes emphasized a "what can I know for certain," approach (44).
When empiricists go on a quest for knowledge, Locke emphasized a "what is that human beings know," approach (44).
From the first person angle, the clearest instances of knowledge are those that don't depend on anything. (44)
From the third person angle, makes sensory perception a very natural foundation for knowledge. (44)
Issues
Issues
Mental Capacities of learners
Common Knowledge
Educational Background
Innate Knowledge
Controlled learners
Innate Morality