Epistemology

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Topic

Epistemology: (Rationalism vs Empiricism) Empiricism is the theory of knowledge–that is the group of theories which attempt to account for how it is possible for us to have knowledge. Two major epistemological theories are Rationalism and Empiricism. Rationalism holds that that the source of knowledge is reason, or the mind. Empiricism holds that the source of knowledge is external sense impressions, or observation. So, for this paper, you will compare René Descartes’s
rationalistic theory of knowledge with David Hume’s empirical theory of knowledge. Tell me which do you like better and why? {Click on the following links for source material)

A) A short Introductory Paragraph that will necessarily contain,

1) Brief explanation of what you will do in your paper.

2) Thesis Statement: A one sentence explanation of your opinion concerning the

subject– which can include, in brief, the main reason why you think this way. (please include a strong thesis)

B) Balanced discussion of the subject, both sides of the issue.

1) Summarize one philosopher’s views, and then the other philosopher’s views on the issue.

2) Your analysis/conclusion about which philosopher you agree with more and why.

Sources: There must be four sources, two of which must be the sources i have provided below and can be used to summarize each philosopher’s viewpoints.

Source 1: (Descartes)
Fink, Charles K. God, the Way, and the Self: a Multi-Cultural Introduction to Philosophy. 4th ed., Kendall Hunt, 2002.

Source 2: (David Hume)
Cahn, Steven M. Classics of Western Philosophy. Hackett, 1985.

^^^If you have trouble finding these sources, please just be sure to summarize the viewpoints of these two philosophers, as stated in the directions, from whatever credible source you find. I tried to upload the files for these sources, however, the files were too large.