Practice

Where Are You with Empiricism vs. rationalism?

Examine how empiricism and rationalism shape your decisions. Explore this timeless philosophical divide through guided reflection prompts for deeper self-u

Patanguide

What you’ll practice

This is a reflective practice guided by Patan. It gives you one honest question to sit with — the kind that moves you from thinking about an idea to working with it.

The reflection itself unfolds in conversation with Patan, where it adapts to your situation — so you practice it together rather than reading it off the page.

Practice this with Patan

Begin the reflection in a coaching conversation, where it meets what you’re actually working through.

Understand first

Vritti Nirodha: Stilling Mental Modifications for Clear Knowing Pratyaksha: Direct Perception as Evidence Kaivalya: Liberating Knowledge and Epistemological Freedom Asmita: The I-Maker and Epistemological Bias Viveka: Discrimination and Discernment

Go deeper

The Examined Empiricism vs. rationalism Living with Empiricism vs. rationalism Empiricism vs. rationalism: From Confusion to Clarity Empiricism vs. rationalism: Questions Worth Asking Empiricism vs. rationalism: What Nobody Tells You

Peri

New to this practice?

Peri can explain what this practice is for, help you decide whether it fits what you’re working through, and point you to the right place to begin.

Ready to practice this?

Begin the reflection with your coach, or tell Peri what you’re working through.