Rationalism Definition & Meaning

rationalism
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

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  • "Nazi you genics and economic rationalism"
    Jedi Mind Tricks f/ The Lost Children of Babylon — As it Was in the Beginning

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