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/ˈɹæʃ(ə)nəlɪzəm/ · noun
(philosophy) The theory that reason is a source of knowledge independent of and superior to sense perception..
The opinion opposed to mysticism in philosophy is sometimes spoken of as rationalism. Rationalism insists that all our beliefs ought ultimately to find for themselves articulate grounds. Such grounds, for rationalism, must consist of four things: (1) definitely statable abstract principles; (2) definite facts of sensation; (3) definite hypotheses based on such facts; and (4) definite inferences logically drawn.
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Rationalism means (philosophy) The theory that reason is a source of knowledge independent of and superior to sense perception..
Common synonyms include apriorism, intellectualism, freethinking.
Possible antonyms include sensationalism, irrationalism, traditionalism, mysticism.
The opinion opposed to mysticism in philosophy is sometimes spoken of as rationalism. Rationalism insists that all our beliefs ought ultimately to find for themselves articulate grounds. Such grounds, for rationalism, must consist of four things: (1) definitely statable abstract principles; (2) definite facts of sensation; (3) definite hypotheses based on such facts; and (4) definite inferences logically drawn.
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