Understanding Rationalism
Rationalism is a philosophical view that reason is the chief source and test of knowledge. In rationalism, the criterion of truth is not sensory but intellectual and deductive.
Key Thinkers
- René Descartes - Often considered the father of modern rationalism.
- Baruch Spinoza - Provided a geometric method to philosophy, focusing on logical progression of ideas.
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