Empiricism advocated for all of the following EXCEPT

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Empiricism is a theory in philosophy that states that knowledge comes only or primarily from sensory experience. It emphasizes the role of empirical evidence in the formation of ideas, rather than innate ideas or traditions. Here's why the other options don't fit as exceptions: B) a posteriori knowledge is knowledge that depends on empirical evidence, aligning with empiricism. C) a passive mind, in the context of empiricism, refers to the idea that the mind receives information from the senses passively, rather than having innate knowledge. D) induction is a method of reasoning that moves from specific observations to broader generalizations, a process central to empirical methods. In contrast, A) nativism, the belief that certain skills or abilities are "native" or hardwired into the brain at birth, is not a principle of empiricism, making it the correct exception.

Empiricism Advocated for All of the Following EXCEPT