For this critical analysis essay, I write in the following discussion post: "Rationalism is more via[b]le than empiricism when it comes to knowledge. Empiricism can have data and research to support its claims, but Rationalism strives to demonstrate its evidence through reason. Using the example in our textbook, the number 2 can never be greater than the number 3: it is simply illogical and it makes no sense to think or state this. Our reason for defending this statement is that by using our priori, or from the first, it is stated that we must not physically experience the number 3 being greater than the number 2 (the nature of numbers is a gray area using our existing knowledge) of the situation, we can come to the solid conclusion that 3 is greater than 2, without seeing any empirical evidence." Our textbook also uses another great example when it talks about mathematics and Euclid's theorems. The fact that his mathematical proofs of geometry discovered 2000 years ago are still used in geometry lessons today supports the fact that some knowledge is timeless and immutable. Rationalism can eliminate empiricism because empirical investigations produce beliefs while rationalism produces truths (Rauhut, 72). It certainly couldn't hurt to have sufficient knowledge of both empiricism and rationalism. Coming to a conclusion using evidence and data is terrific, but being able to provide a concrete reason to argue that the data makes a good argument.”For week 5, we delved into the topics of Empiricism and Rationalism, two important theories and different of the acquisition of knowledge. Empiricism focuses on the acquisition of information and knowledge through specific experiences in perception work in showing and explaining his point of view and included correct examples to support his claim problems, it is clearly stated it is all a matter of personal choice when it comes to choosing the "right" theory, but I think that using both theories together makes a stronger case. Works Cited • Cho, A. (2011, 22 September Can neutrinos move faster than light? Retrieved from http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2011/09). (1994). The Oxford Dictionary of Philosophy. Oxford University Press, 1994, 1996, 2005. Answers.com http://www.answers.com/topic/necessary-contingent-truths • Rauhut, NC (2011). Final questions: thinking about philosophy. (3rd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education Inc.