John Quiggin - In philosophical terms, the opposite of rationalism is not irrationalism bu

In philosophical terms, the opposite of rationalism is not irrationalism but empiricism, that is, a willingness to form beliefs on the basis of experience rather than from a priori deduction. Empirical evidence never yields the dogmatic certainty that accompanies logical deduction.

- John Quiggin

topic: Philosophical, Yield, Opposites, Empirical Evidence, Deductions, Empiricism, Rationalism