Rationalist epistemology

Rationalist epistemology is the philosophical view that knowledge primarily comes from reason and logical thinking, rather than sensory experience. Rationalists believe that certain truths, such as mathematical principles, can be understood through intellectual insight and deduction. They argue that our minds have innate ideas or concepts that help us grasp complex truths about the world. In general knowledge, this perspective emphasizes the role of reasoning in understanding reality, suggesting that through careful thought and analysis, we can arrive at reliable knowledge beyond what we can directly observe.