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Rationalism
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Meaning
Noun
●
In Philosophy & Epistemology:
The
theory
that the
reason
is a
source
of knowledge
independent
of and
superior
to
sense
perception.
●
In Philosophy & Epistemology:
The
theory
that knowledge may be
derived
by
deductions
from
a priori
concepts
(such as
axioms
,
postulates
or
earlier
deductions
).
●
In Epistemology:
A
view
that the
fundamental
method for
problem solving
is through
reason
and experience
rather than
faith
,
inspiration
,
revelation
,
intuition
or authority.
●
Elaboration of
theories
by use of
reason
alone without
appeal
to experience, such
as in
mathematical
systems.
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Origin
rationalism
English
-ism
English
rational
English
rational
Old French (842-ca. 1400)
rationale
Latin
rationel
Old French (842-ca. 1400)
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Etym
Antonyms
Sensationalism
Irrationalism
Traditionalism
Mysticism
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