Full Idea
Rationalists have been happier with an ontology of points, and empiricists with an ontology of regions.
Gist of Idea
Rationalists see points as fundamental, but empiricists prefer regions
Source
José A. Benardete (Metaphysics: the logical approach [1989], Ch.16)
Book Reference
Benardete,José A.: 'Metaphysics: The Logical Approach' [OUP 1989], p.119