Which statements are TRUE?
A. The rationalists believe that knowledge solely comes from reason and not based on sense-experiences.
B. Rationalism is a school of thought which argues that our knowledge is innate, which means that we already have it at birth or even in our previous life.
C. Empiricism is a school of thought which contends that our mind is empty at birth ("tabula rasa"), and that we gain knowledge through sensations: of seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting, and touching.
D. Monism is a school of thought in metaphysics which contends that there is only one reality, either material or spiritual (non-material).
E. Dualism is a school of thought in metaphysics which argues that there are two realities: the material and spiritual (body and soul, the physical reality & God, etc.).
F. Nihilism is a school of thought in metaphysics which contends that there are multiple realities.
Answer (2)
The statements that are true include those about rationalism, empiricism, monism, and dualism. Rationalism focuses on knowledge through reason, while empiricism emphasizes knowledge gained through the senses. The definitions of monism and dualism correctly describe their respective philosophical beliefs about the nature of reality. ;
Statements A, C, D, and E are true regarding rationalism, empiricism, monism, and dualism. Statement B is partially true based on the context of rationalism, while statement F is false. Overall, the key philosophical concepts primarily focus on the nature of knowledge and reality.
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