Lesson 22 of 84 · Enlightenment
⭐ 30 XPenlightenment: Lesson 22
The Enlightenment period also saw the rise of empiricism, a philosophical viewpoint emphasizing knowledge through experience and evidence.
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The Enlightenment period also saw the rise of empiricism, a philosophical viewpoint emphasizing knowledge through experience and evidence. Thinkers like John Locke argued that the mind is a blank slate at birth, shaped by sensory experiences. This theory of knowledge, known as tabula rasa, challenged the notion of innate ideas and suggested that education and environment play critical roles in shaping an individual's understanding of the world. Empiricism laid the groundwork for modern scientific methods and educational practices.
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John Locke introduced the idea of tabula rasa, or blank slate.
Empiricism emphasizes knowledge through experience.
This philosophy influenced modern scientific methods.
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