Be careful about how you define those terms, as they may be idiosyncratic. “Rationalism” and “Empiricism” have long philosophical histories, and are typically seen as parallel, not-quite-rival schools of thought, with the rationalists striving to root all knowledge in a priori rational inquiry (Descartes’ Meditations is the paradigm example). I’m not sure it’s wise to flip that on its head by redefining such a common, well-denoted term.
Your best guesses seem pretty close to how the terms are used on here; I think the community at large should be wary of appropriating terms that already have long histories in certain fields.
Regarding the classics: to what extent has the field drifted since Descartes? Since Godel’s? It’s been a while since Phil 101, but didn’t Descartes “reason” that God exists? (yes: Trademark argument)
Be careful about how you define those terms, as they may be idiosyncratic. “Rationalism” and “Empiricism” have long philosophical histories, and are typically seen as parallel, not-quite-rival schools of thought, with the rationalists striving to root all knowledge in a priori rational inquiry (Descartes’ Meditations is the paradigm example). I’m not sure it’s wise to flip that on its head by redefining such a common, well-denoted term.
I want to define the terms in the standard way; as it is commonly viewed in this group. I’m new on LW and those definitions were just my best guesses.
Your best guesses seem pretty close to how the terms are used on here; I think the community at large should be wary of appropriating terms that already have long histories in certain fields.
Regarding the classics: to what extent has the field drifted since Descartes? Since Godel’s? It’s been a while since Phil 101, but didn’t Descartes “reason” that God exists? (yes: Trademark argument)