According to empiricism:

A. all knowledge is gained by the exercise of reason.

B. all knowledge is obtained through the senses.
C. we are born with innate knowledge.

D. sensory perceptions cannot be trusted.

E. learning is really a process of remembering what we already know.


Answer: B

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