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rationalism

noun
/ˈɹæʃ(ə)nəlɪzəm/CA

Etymology

From rational + -ism.

  1. derived from rationalis
  2. derived from rational
  3. suffixed as rationalism — “rational + ism”

Definitions

  1. The theory that reason is a source of knowledge independent of and superior to sense…

    The theory that reason is a source of knowledge independent of and superior to sense perception.

  2. The theory that knowledge may be derived by deductions from a priori concepts (such as…

    The theory that knowledge may be derived by deductions from a priori concepts (such as axioms, postulates or earlier deductions).

  3. A view that the fundamental method for problem solving is through reason and experience…

    A view that the fundamental method for problem solving is through reason and experience rather than faith, inspiration, revelation, intuition or authority.

  4. ›+ 1 more definition

    1. Elaboration of theories by use of reason alone without appeal to experience, such as in…

      Elaboration of theories by use of reason alone without appeal to experience, such as in mathematical systems.

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Derived

antirationalism, critical rationalism, economic rationalism, pseudorationalism

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