Rationalism is a doctrine that prioritizes reason over emotion. If you're scared of the dark and convinced there's a monster in your closet, your parents will beg you to be rational, and rely on what you know (empty closet) instead of what your fear (monster!).
The doctrine or system of those who deduce their religious opinions from reason or the understanding, as distinct from, or opposed to, revelation.
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the doctrine that reason is the right basis for regulating conduct
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(philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge is acquired by reason without resort to experience
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the theological doctrine that human reason rather than divine revelation establishes religious truth
n.
The doctrine or system of those who deduce their
religious opinions from reason or the understanding, as distinct from,
or opposed to, revelation.
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The system that makes rational power the ultimate test
of truth; -- opposed to sensualism, or sensationalism, and empiricism.
Rationalism
The doctrine or system of those who deduce their religious opinions from reason or the understanding, as distinct from, or opposed to, revelation.
Usage Examples
Rationalism is the enemy of art, though necessary as a basis for architecture.
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Other Usage ExamplesLiberalism is Rationalism in politics.
Rationalism and Newtonian science has lured us into dark woods, but a new metaphysics can rescue us.