Well then, I have no idea how practical knowledge is relevant either. It is my opinion that neither rationalism nor empiricism can deal with it.
Some things can be known merely by definition. For example, all things that are perceived exist - at the very least, the perception of them must exist because of the manner in which reality and existence are defined.
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I have seen all things that are done under the sun; all is vanity and a chase after wind.