5.1e Empiricism

Question 1

Empiricism:

Answer 1

Empiricism opposes the idea that we can get knowledge from theoretical concepts.

Empiricism supports the conservative belief in tradition, as it uses the past as a source of wisdom.

Question 2

Empiricism: Organic society

Answer 2

Empiricism supports the concept of organic society as institutions and practices have evolved over time to best suit the needs of society.

We can only have knowledge of things we have seen or experienced - therefore the impact of ideas like liberal rationality and socialism are unknowable.