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Rationalism vs Empiricism

Difficulty level
Beginner

This lecture provides an introduction to Plato’s concept of rationality and Aristotle’s concept of empiricism, and the enduring discussion between rationalism and empiricism to this day.

Topics covered in this lesson
  • Plato's concepts of rationality and Aristotle's empiricism
  • Dual process theory
  • Eliminative materialism