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rationalism

noun

/ˈræʃənəlɪzəm/

Meaning

a belief or theory that opinions and actions should be based on reason and knowledge rather than religious belief or emotion

Rationalism emphasizes logic and reasoning over faith.

logic, reason, intellectualism, objectivism

faith, superstition, irrationalism

rationalism philosophy, embrace rationalism, rationalism movement, reject rationalism

A diagram showing the relationships between people in several generations of a family.

The action of solving a problem, dispute, or contentious matter.

The quality of being clever, original, and inventive; skill in devising or combining.

The action or power of focusing one's attention or mental effort on a particular object or activity.

The action of maintaining something in its original or existing state; conservation and protection.

a warm-blooded animal with feathers and wings that usually lays eggs and can often fly