Found 2 items, similar to Rationalism.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: rationalism rationalism n 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 [syn: freethinking]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Rationalism Rationalism \Ra"tion*al*ism\ (r[a^]sh"[u^]n*al*[i^]z'm), n. [Cf. F. rationalisme.] 1. (Theol.) The doctrine or system of those who deduce their religious opinions from reason or the understanding, as distinct from, or opposed to, revelation. [1913 Webster] 2. (Philos.) The system that makes rational power the ultimate test of truth; -- opposed to sensualism, or sensationalism, and empiricism. --Fleming. [1913 Webster]