Which of the following best describes the rationalist view of the mind?
A) knowledge can only be obtained through pure observation
B) empirical research is the only way to knowledge
C) the mind is separate from the body continues to exist without it
D) mental abilities are learned not inherited.

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Rationalists believe in the inherent ability of the mind to reason and understand the world, independent of sensory experience. This view often includes the belief that the mind is distinct and can exist separately from the body, aligning with choice C. Choices A, B, and D are more closely related to empiricism and other theories of knowledge and learning.

Which of the Following Best Describes the Rationalist View of the Mind