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Rationalism

nounid 121692·updated May 18, 2026
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the theological doctrine that human reason rather than divine revelation establishes religious truth

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Framework definitions

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§1
the doctrine that reason is the right basis for regulating conduct
§2
(philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge is acquired by reason without resort to experience
§3
the theological doctrine that human reason rather than divine revelation establishes religious truth

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