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 rationalism rationalism /ˈræʃənəlɪzəm/

noun

  1. () (philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge is acquired by reason without resort to experience  ( rationalism )
    (philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge is acquired by reason without resort to experience
  2. The doctrine that reason is the right basis for regulating conduct  ( freethinking , rationalism )
    the doctrine that reason is the right basis for regulating conduct
  3. The theological doctrine that human reason rather than divine revelation establishes religious truth  ( rationalism )
    the theological doctrine that human reason rather than divine revelation establishes religious truth