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rationalism

/ˈræʃənəlɪzəm/ /ˈræʃnəlɪzəm/

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noun

Rationalisme

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. "

Le scientifique favorisait le rationalisme, estimant que la déduction logique était plus fiable que la seule observation pour découvrir les secrets de l'univers.

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noun

Rationalisme

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. "

L'approche de l'étudiant pour résoudre le problème de géométrie était basée sur le rationalisme, utilisant des axiomes établis et des théorèmes précédemment prouvés pour déduire logiquement la réponse.

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Rationalisme

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. "

Le rationalisme inébranlable de ses parents signifiait que les décisions, même concernant l'heure du coucher, étaient prises en fonction de la logique et des études de sommeil prouvées, et non pas simplement de la tradition ou de l'intuition.

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Rationalisme

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. "

Le rationalisme du philosophe l'a conduit à croire que les preuves mathématiques, plutôt que l'observation, étaient la seule véritable façon de comprendre la nature de l'univers.

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