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rationalism

/ˈræʃənəlɪzəm/ /ˈræʃnəlɪzəm/

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noun

Racionalismo

The theory that the reason is a source of knowledge independent of and superior to sense perception.

Examples :

"The scientist favored rationalism, believing logical deduction was more reliable than observation alone in uncovering the universe's secrets. "

El científico favorecía el racionalismo, creyendo que la deducción lógica era más fiable que la sola observación para descubrir los secretos del universo.

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noun

Racionalismo

The theory that knowledge may be derived by deductions from a priori concepts (such as axioms, postulates or earlier deductions).

Examples :

"The student's approach to solving the geometry problem was based on rationalism, using established axioms and previously proven theorems to logically deduce the answer. "

El enfoque del estudiante para resolver el problema de geometría se basó en el racionalismo, utilizando axiomas establecidos y teoremas previamente probados para deducir lógicamente la respuesta.

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Racionalismo

A view that the fundamental method for problem solving is through reason and experience rather than faith, inspiration, revelation, intuition or authority.

Examples :

"Her parents' unwavering rationalism meant that decisions, even about bedtime, were made based on logic and proven sleep studies, not just tradition or gut feeling. "

El inquebrantable racionalismo de sus padres significaba que las decisiones, incluso sobre la hora de acostarse, se tomaban basándose en la lógica y estudios del sueño probados, no solo en la tradición o la intuición.

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Racionalismo

Elaboration of theories by use of reason alone without appeal to experience, such as in mathematical systems.

Examples :

"The philosopher's rationalism led him to believe that mathematical proofs, rather than observation, were the only true way to understand the nature of the universe. "

El racionalismo del filósofo lo llevó a creer que las pruebas matemáticas, en lugar de la observación, eran la única forma verdadera de comprender la naturaleza del universo.

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