rationalism
Betekenis (Engels)
- (countable, uncountable) The theory that the reason is a source of knowledge independent of and superior to sense perception.
- (countable, uncountable) The theory that knowledge may be derived by deductions from a priori concepts (such as axioms, postulates or earlier deductions).
- (countable, uncountable) A view that the fundamental method for problem solving is through reason and experience rather than faith, inspiration, revelation, intuition or authority.
- (countable, uncountable) Elaboration of theories by use of reason alone without appeal to experience, such as in mathematical systems.
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Vertalings
Etimologie (Engels)
From rational + -ism.
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