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Definition of Rationalism
1. Noun. (philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge is acquired by reason without resort to experience.
Generic synonyms: Philosophical Doctrine, Philosophical Theory
Derivative terms: Rationalistic
2. Noun. The theological doctrine that human reason rather than divine revelation establishes religious truth.
Specialized synonyms: Deism, Free Thought
Derivative terms: Rationalist
3. Noun. The doctrine that reason is the right basis for regulating conduct.
Generic synonyms: Doctrine, Ism, Philosophical System, Philosophy, School Of Thought
Definition of Rationalism
1. n. The doctrine or system of those who deduce their religious opinions from reason or the understanding, as distinct from, or opposed to, revelation.
Definition of Rationalism
1. Noun. (philosophy) The theory that the basis of knowledge is reason rather than experience, or divine revelation ¹
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Definition of Rationalism
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Medical Definition of Rationalism
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1. The doctrine or system of those who deduce their religious opinions from reason or the understanding, as distinct from, or opposed to, revelation.
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