Because humans only understand their own reasoning. As for it being a reliable body of knowledge all depends on what philosophical school you belong too.
Rationalism is a philosophy that emphasizes the role of reason in acquiring knowledge and understanding the world. It asserts that reason and logic are the primary sources of knowledge, as opposed to relying on sensory experience or intuition. Rationalists believe that certain truths can be known through reason alone, independent of empirical evidence.
a posteriori means it argues from experience (empirical evidence) to a conclusion. for example the design arguments claims that there is order in the world (experience) and then concludes that there must be a God who designed this (the conclusion)
David Hume is widely regarded as the first philosopher to systematically attack the belief that reason alone could provide knowledge. Hume's skepticism and empiricism challenged the traditional view that reason could lead to certain knowledge, suggesting instead that knowledge is based on experience and perception.
The main differences in the philosophical views of Hume and Locke were their perspectives on the nature of knowledge and the role of reason. Locke believed that knowledge comes from sensory experience and that reason helps us understand and organize this knowledge. Hume, on the other hand, argued that knowledge is limited to what we can observe and that reason alone cannot provide us with certain knowledge.
The Age of Reason is generally regarded as the period in the early seventeenth century that preceded the Age of Enlightenment, but is sometimes defined as the initial stage of the Age of Enlightenment. The period was dominated by two schools of philosophy - rationalists who believed that, at least in principle, all knowledge can be gained by the power of our reason alone, and empiricists who believed that all knowledge has to come through the senses and therefore from experience.Most rationalists accepted that in practice we had to rely on the sciences for knowledge of the external world, with many of them actually involved in scientific research. Empiricists, while focussing on science, generally accepted that a priori knowledge was possible in the fields of mathematics and logic. This was a period of transition from mediaeval superstition in which reason and philosophy were merely tools for better understanding God’s world, to the view that reason and philosophy were useful in themselves, independent of religion.
Rationalism is a philosophy that emphasizes the role of reason in acquiring knowledge and understanding the world. It asserts that reason and logic are the primary sources of knowledge, as opposed to relying on sensory experience or intuition. Rationalists believe that certain truths can be known through reason alone, independent of empirical evidence.
a posteriori means it argues from experience (empirical evidence) to a conclusion. for example the design arguments claims that there is order in the world (experience) and then concludes that there must be a God who designed this (the conclusion)
David Hume is widely regarded as the first philosopher to systematically attack the belief that reason alone could provide knowledge. Hume's skepticism and empiricism challenged the traditional view that reason could lead to certain knowledge, suggesting instead that knowledge is based on experience and perception.
The main differences in the philosophical views of Hume and Locke were their perspectives on the nature of knowledge and the role of reason. Locke believed that knowledge comes from sensory experience and that reason helps us understand and organize this knowledge. Hume, on the other hand, argued that knowledge is limited to what we can observe and that reason alone cannot provide us with certain knowledge.
Thomas Aquinas was a medieval Catholic philosopher and theologian, known for integrating Aristotelian philosophy with Christian doctrine. He believed that reason and faith are complementary rather than contradictory; reason can lead to truths about the natural world and help understand faith, while faith reveals truths that surpass human reason. Aquinas argued that both are essential for a complete understanding of reality, asserting that faith provides knowledge beyond what is accessible through reason alone.
The Age of Reason is generally regarded as the period in the early seventeenth century that preceded the Age of Enlightenment, but is sometimes defined as the initial stage of the Age of Enlightenment. The period was dominated by two schools of philosophy - rationalists who believed that, at least in principle, all knowledge can be gained by the power of our reason alone, and empiricists who believed that all knowledge has to come through the senses and therefore from experience.Most rationalists accepted that in practice we had to rely on the sciences for knowledge of the external world, with many of them actually involved in scientific research. Empiricists, while focussing on science, generally accepted that a priori knowledge was possible in the fields of mathematics and logic. This was a period of transition from mediaeval superstition in which reason and philosophy were merely tools for better understanding God’s world, to the view that reason and philosophy were useful in themselves, independent of religion.
No. You can hardly trust anyone, let alone class such important infortmation as reliable. Let alone from the internet, on which any idiot can have their input (ironic that I am offering such a reliable response ;) )
philosophy is the science of all things and beings in their ultimate principles and causes acquired by the aid of human intellect alone. -- or in other definition It is a science of the ultimate awareness of things (e.g. causes and effects) Genesis: Socrates - stated that philosophy started from a mere process called "Wondering" ("Wondering" - asking questions;finding an answer to the questions.) According to Eicero, philosophy is a love of wisdom PHILOS - which means "love" SOPHIA - which means "wisdom" (c) Prof.Arnel Malitao - FEU Philosophy I Professor --
Sapientia sola.
salvation by faith alone
90% of human intelligence is leaving others the hell alone!
Immanuel Kant believed that pure reason is limited in its ability to understand and know the world, as it is bound by the constraints of human cognition. He argued that pure reason alone cannot access fundamental truths about reality, and that a combination of reason and empirical observation is necessary for true understanding. This led Kant to develop his theory of transcendentally ideal knowledge, where knowledge is structured by the mind rather than being a direct representation of the world.