Definition of 'rationalism'

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1. (noun) rationalism
(philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge is acquired by reason without resort to experience

2. (noun) rationalism
the theological doctrine that human reason rather than divine revelation establishes religious truth

3. (noun) rationalism, freethinking
the doctrine that reason is the right basis for regulating conduct

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