⚖️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

Example Sentences

Rationalism emphasizes logic and reasoning over faith.

Synonyms

logic, reason, intellectualism, objectivism

Antonyms

faith, superstition, irrationalism

Collocations

rationalism philosophy, embrace rationalism, rationalism movement, reject rationalism

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