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Rationalism

Rationalism Meaning & Definition
Rationalism Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Rationalism?

[n] the doctrine that reason is the right basis for regulating conduct
[n] the doctrine that knowledge is acquired by reason without resort to experience
[n] the theological doctrine that human reason rather than divine revelation establishes religious truth

Synonyms | Synonyms for Rationalism: freethinking

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See Also | deism | doctrine | free thought | ism | philosophical doctrine | philosophical theory | philosophy | school of thought | theological doctrine

Rationalism In Webster's Dictionary

\Ra"tion*al*ism\, n. [Cf. F. rationalisme.] 1. (Theol.) The doctrine or system of those who deduce their religious opinions from reason or the understanding, as distinct from, or opposed to, revelation. 2. (Philos.) The system that makes rational power the ultimate test of truth; -- opposed to sensualism, or sensationalism, and empiricism. --Fleming.

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