Define rationalism and empiricism exactly as they were described in class. Explain your definitions using examples of statements on which rationalists and empiricist would agree and disagree.
Empiricism
All knowledge is through sense experiences -Good because informative but bad because uncertain
Rationalism/Empiricism Example
It is Wrong to Torture Babies for Pleasure -Reason: we know inside of us that is it wrong to harm people -Experience: experiencing pain and witnessing torture is not right
Rationalism
Knowledge about reality is through reason -Good because certain but bad because uninformative
1. Empiricism Example
The Sky is Blue -when we go outside and look at the sky -sensory experience of vision
2. Empiricism Example
The Sun Will Rise Tomorrow -we have seen the sun rise everyday through experience
1. Rationalism Example
A square is 4-sided -an "A is A" statement because both a 4-sided object and a square are the same thing
2. Rationalism Example
Barking Dogs Bark -As a barking dog, it must bark due to its description