rationalism

Meanings

• noun

  A philosophical movement advocating for the use of reason and evidence, especially in opposition to dogma or tradition.

  - "Rationalism is a philosophical approach that emphasizes reason and evidence."
  - "The Enlightenment was a period of intellectual rationalism."
  - "Rationalism holds that reason is the chief source of knowledge and authority."

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Antonyms

irrationalism , mysticism , sensationalism , traditionalism

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Synonyms

apriorism , intellectualism

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with rationalism
exaltism , vitalism , instantism

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Variants

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rationalism , rationalisms , rationalist , rationalistic , rationalistically , rationalists , anti-rational , anti-rationalism , anti-rationalisms , anti-rationalist , anti-rationalists , anti-rationalities , anti-rationality , antirational , antirationalism , antirationalisms , antirationalist , antirationalists , antirationalities , antirationality

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Etymology

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From Latin rationalis, from ratio ‘reason’

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Trivia

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1. Rationalism is sometimes referred to as 'rationalistic philosophy'

2. The term 'rationalist' can also be used to describe someone who relies on reason and logic in their beliefs and actions.

3. Rationalism is not the same as rationality, which is the ability to use reason and logic effectively.

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Related Concepts

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1. Empiricism: Empiricism is a philosophical approach that emphasizes the role of experience and sensory perception in the formation of ideas, as opposed to rationalism's emphasis on reason and logic.

2. Rationalist philosophy: Rationalist philosophy is a branch of philosophy that emphasizes reason and logic as the primary sources of knowledge and truth.

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Culture

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Rationalism has had a significant impact on Western thought, particularly during the Enlightenment period. It challenged traditional religious and philosophical beliefs, and emphasized the importance of reason and evidence in understanding the natural world. Rationalism can be seen in the works of philosophers such as René Descartes, Immanuel Kant, and John Locke.

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