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rationalism in Russian

rationalism in Russian is рационали́зм, рационализм — rationalism means the idea that reason alone can give us knowledge, and that it ranks above what our senses tell us.

rationalism in Russian

рационали́зм
noun
Pronounced: ratsionalizm
(philosophy) The theory that the reason is a source of knowledge independent of and superior to sense perception.
рационализм
noun
Pronounced: ratsionalizm
(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 idea that reason alone can give us knowledge, and that it ranks above what our senses tell us.
  2. noun The idea that knowledge can be worked out logically from basic principles taken as true from the start.
  3. noun The belief that problems are best solved using logic and experience rather than faith, gut feeling or accepted authority.
  4. noun Building up theories purely through logical thought, without relying on real-world experience, as in mathematics.
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What is "rationalism" in Russian?
"rationalism" in Russian is рационали́зм, рационализм. rationalism means: The idea that reason alone can give us knowledge, and that it ranks above what our senses tell us.
How do you pronounce рационали́зм?
"rationalism" in Russian is рационали́зм, pronounced "ratsionalizm".
Are there other ways to say "rationalism" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 2 translations listed for "rationalism": рационали́зм, рационализм.
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