rationalism
1 synonym and 2 antonyms for rationalism, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The idea that reason alone can give us knowledge, and that it ranks above what our senses tell us.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
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Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
The idea that reason alone can give us knowledge, and that it ranks above what our senses tell us.
Opposites
2. noun
The belief that problems are best solved using logic and experience rather than faith, gut feeling or accepted authority.
Opposites