irrationalist

Meanings

• noun

  A person who believes or maintains that some things cannot be explained rationalistically and that irrational elements play a part in human thought and behavior.

  - "The philosopher Søren Kierkegaard is known as a leading irrationalist."
  - "Many people turn to irrationalism when they are faced with existential questions that seem to defy rational explanation."

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Rhymes

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instantist , mastodonist , pastorate , statist

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Variants

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irrationalism , irrationalisms , irrationalist , irrationalistic , irrationalists

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Etymology

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From the Latin term 'irrationalis', meaning 'unreasonable' or 'not based on reason'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'irrationalist' was first used in English in the late 19th century.

2. Irrationalism is often associated with the rejection of scientific rationality and empirical evidence.

3. Some philosophers, such as Immanuel Kant, have argued that there is a place for irrational elements in human thought and behavior, even within a rationalist framework.

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Related Concepts

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1. Rationalism: A philosophical movement that emphasizes the importance of reason and logical thinking in the acquisition of knowledge.

2. Existentialism: A philosophical movement that emphasizes individual existence and freedom, and the idea that humans define their own meaning in life.

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Culture

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Irrationalism has been a significant influence in various cultural movements and philosophies throughout history. It has been particularly influential in the realm of art, where it has been associated with movements such as Expressionism and Surrealism. In literature, irrationalist themes can be found in the works of authors such as Edgar Allan Poe and Franz Kafka. Irrationalism has also been explored in music, most notably in the works of composers such as Arnold Schoenberg and Igor Stravinsky.

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