rationalism
/ˈræʃənəlɪzəm/
a belief or theory that opinions and actions should be based on reason and knowledge
rationalism in a sentence
“Rationalism emphasizes the role of reason in acquiring knowledge.”
Origin of rationalism
Latin rationalis of reason from ratio reckoning, reason from reri to reckon + -ism
Related Words
idealism
the practice of forming or pursuing ideals, especially unrealistically
epistemology
the theory of knowledge, especially regarding methods and validity
ontology
the branch of metaphysics dealing with the nature of being
metaphysics
the branch of philosophy dealing with first principles and the nature of reality
dialectic
the art of investigating truths through discussion and logical argument
heuristic
a method enabling discovery or problem-solving through practical experience