Kurt B.

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 When you are studying or reviewing your lessons, are you more
likely to take the rationalist viewpoint or empiricist viewpoint? Why?

-I am more likely a rationalist type of person when it comes in reviewing

my lessons because for me, it reduces the chances of errors or poor
logical thinking, and it helps me to be more aware of actions I make
especially in answering questions or writing essays. But I am also a
empiricist because I believe in God’s existence and I sometimes test
things or compare things which is more effective or beneficial for me.

 How do you apply empiricism and/or rationalism in studying your

lessons? Be specific and concrete. Try to remember your habits and how
you make sense of the lessons.

-I apply rationalism by using logical thinking to arrive at a conclusion and

constructing or looking for ideas that is supported with concrete evidence
just like in doing a research report or solving mathematical problems. In
empiricism, by testing or observing something in order to learn especially
when I starting to work out, I tested which is really beneficial for me
calisthenics or body building.

 Is it possible to make use of both philosophical approaches? Why or

why not?

-Yes, because for me it is empiricism is a product of being observant and

rationalism is a product of being a logical or critical thinker. In this way of
thinking, we tend to analyze situations and also observe certain to
improve our way of solving different type of problems.