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Definition:
The doctrine of rationalism holds that the source of knowledge is reason and
logic. This is usually contrasted with the idea that faith, revelation and religion
are also valid sources of knowlege and verification.
Rationalism is often contrasted with empiricism, although it is possible to be both a rationalist and an empiricist.
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What is Epistemology?
Epistemology is the investigation into the grounds and nature of knowledge itself. Epistemological studies are usually focused upon our means for acquiring knowledge, and as a consequence, modern epistemology generally involves a debate between rationalism and empiricism, or the question of whether knowledge can be acquired a priori or a posteriori.What is Philosophy?
What is philosophy? Is there any point in studying philosophy, or is it a useless subject? What are the different branches of philosophy - what's the difference between aestheitcs and ethics? What's the difference between metaphysics and epistemology?
