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rationalism

Meaning

noun

  1. (philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge is acquired by reason without resort to experience
  2. the theological doctrine that human reason rather than divine revelation establishes religious truth
  3. the doctrine that reason is the right basis for regulating conduct

Synonyms for rationalism

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