Assignment 1: Discussion Question: Extreme Approaches

Assignment 1: Discussion Question: Extreme Approaches

Discussion Question
The beginning of rationalism is often traced to Descartes statement, “I think, therefore I am.” Extreme forms of rationalism did not trust the senses. Sensationalists took the opposite viewpoint, trusting the senses as being accurate representations of truth and the world.

Discuss some limitations of the extreme sensationalist and extreme rationalist approaches. Which do you trust more – your reason or your senses?

Be sure to support your conclusions with information drawn from the online content, the textbook, and other credible, scholarly sources to substantiate the points you are making. Apply APA standards to for writing and citations to your work.

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