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rationalism in Greek

rationalism in Greek is ορθολογισμός — rationalism means the theory that reason is a source of knowledge independent of and superior to sense perception.

rationalism in Greek

ορθολογισμός
noun
Pronounced: orthologismos
(philosophy) The theory that the reason is a source of knowledge independent of and superior to sense perception.

What does "rationalism" mean?

  1. noun The theory that reason is a source of knowledge independent of and superior to sense perception.
  2. noun The theory that knowledge may be derived by deductions from a priori concepts (such as axioms, postulates or earlier deductions).
  3. noun A view that the fundamental method for problem solving is through reason and experience rather than faith, inspiration, revelation, intuition or authority.
  4. noun Elaboration of theories by use of reason alone without appeal to experience, such as in mathematical systems.
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What is "rationalism" in Greek?

"rationalism" in Greek is ορθολογισμός. rationalism means: The theory that reason is a source of knowledge independent of and superior to sense perception.

How do you pronounce ορθολογισμός?

"rationalism" in Greek is ορθολογισμός, pronounced "orthologismos".

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