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Definitions for freethinking
free·think·ing
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word freethinking.
Princeton's WordNet
rationalism, freethinkingnoun
the doctrine that reason is the right basis for regulating conduct
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freethinkingnoun
The principles of a freethinker; free thought
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freethinking
Freethinking is a philosophical viewpoint or attitude that holds opinions should be formed on the basis of logic, reason, and empiricism, rather than authority, tradition, or dogma. It encourages skepticism and independent thought, not bounded by conventional or established beliefs and standards. Freethinkers may not necessarily reject religious faith or spirituality, but they advocate for the application of critical thinking and objectivity in these areas.
Webster Dictionary
Freethinkingnoun
undue boldness of speculation; unbelief
Freethinkingadjective
exhibiting undue boldness of speculation; skeptical
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of freethinking in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of freethinking in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
Examples of freethinking in a Sentence
The freethinking of one age is the common sense of the next.
By freethinking I mean the use of the understanding in endeavoring to find out the meaning of any proposition whatsoever, in considering the nature of the evidence for or against, and in judging of it according to the seeming force or weakness of the evidence.
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