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What is Bachelard's view on the relationship between empiricism and rationalism?

  • They are complementary

  • They are opposed to each other

  • Empiricism is superior to rationalism

  • Rationalism is superior to empiricism

Answer

Bachelard believed that empiricism and rationalism are complementary. This means that both empirical observation and rational analysis are necessary for a comprehensive understanding of the world.
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