According to Hume, what is a key characteristic of the epistemological theory of empiricism?

a. we know things because we have the capacity for language
b. we know things because we are reasonable beings
c. we know things because we experience them through our senses
d. we cannot know anything


Ans: c. we know things because we experience them through our senses

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A. an intrinsic awareness of what is morally good or bad that is not dependent on one's religious beliefs or views on society B. an institutionalized set of beliefs about a transcendent god-figure that created the world C. an admirable character trait or disposition to habitually act in a manner that benefits others over oneself D. an inner attitude of reverence or deep respect for the ultimate moral worth or sacredness of oneself and others

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A. language in which it was written B. vocabulary C. literary style D. theology

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According to the rationalist, logical truths, mathematical truths, and metaphysical truths are all examples of which kind of knowledge?

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