rationalism — the practice or principle of basing opinions and actions on reason and knowledge rather than on religious belief or emotional response
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the practice or principle of basing opinions and actions on reason and knowledge rather than on religious belief or emotional response
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈræʃənəˌlɪzəm/
Korean meaning: 합리주의 (종교적 믿음이나 감정적 반응보다 이성과 지식에 기반해 의견과 행동을 결정하는 원칙)
Korean pronunciation: **래**셔널리즘
Example Sentences
- The professor's strict rationalism made him reject any ghost stories as mere superstition.
- Her rationalism clashed with her grandmother's belief in fortune telling.
- The detective's rationalism helped him solve the mystery that others attributed to supernatural causes.
rationalism
NOUN//ˈræʃənəˌlɪzəm//
the practice or principle of basing opinions and actions on reason and knowledge rather than on religious belief or emotional response
the practice or principle of basing opinions and actions on reason and knowledge rather than on religious belief or emotional response
Rationalism sees through nationalism and materialism
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'ratio(이성, 계산)'에서 유래하여 프랑스어를 거쳐 영어로 들어온 철학 용어입니다. 17-18세기 계몽주의 시대에 이성의 힘을 강조하며 발달했습니다.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The professor's strict rationalism made him reject any ghost stories as mere superstition.”
“Her rationalism clashed with her grandmother's belief in fortune telling.”
“The detective's rationalism helped him solve the mystery that others attributed to supernatural causes.”
“Despite his rationalism, he still knocked on wood for good luck.”
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