What is the meaning of rationalism?

noun

  • Philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge is acquired by reason without resort to experience. (
  • The theological doctrine that human reason rather than divine revelation establishes religious truth.
  • The doctrine that reason is the right basis for regulating conduct.
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