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