Explain and contrast the theories of knowledge of rationalism and empiricism
This is an compare contrast assignment I need help with. Thanks.
- Rationalism: The position that reason has precedence over the ways of acquiring knowledge or, more strongly, that it is the unique path to knowledge.
- Empiricism: The position that the senses (and sense experience) are primary in acquiring knowledge.
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