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What is rationalism?
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Philosophical measurement/ tradition in the modern period
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mainly populated by philosophers from continental Europe (Descartes, Spinozo, Leibniz)
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What are the main assumptions of rationalism?
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1. Principle of Sufficient Reason
- Everything in the world has a sufficient reason for existing 2. Reason/Logic are more trustworthy and accurate sources of knowledge than sense experiment |
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What is the method of doubt (systematic doubt)
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In order to see if we have genuine knowledge, we must 1st know which our beliefs are dubitable (capable) of doubt, and which, if any are indubitable.
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