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rationalism

/ˈræʃənəlɪzəm/ /ˈræʃnəlɪzəm/

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noun

Рационализм

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. "

Ученый отдавал предпочтение рационализму, полагая, что логическое умозаключение надежнее, чем одно лишь наблюдение, в раскрытии тайн вселенной.

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noun

Рационализм

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. "

Подход студента к решению геометрической задачи основывался на рационализме, используя установленные аксиомы и ранее доказанные теоремы для логического выведения ответа.

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noun

Рационализм

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. "

Непоколебимый рационализм ее родителей означал, что решения, даже о времени сна, принимались на основе логики и проверенных исследований сна, а не только традиций или интуиции.

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noun

Рационализм

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. "

Рационализм философа привел его к убеждению, что математические доказательства, а не наблюдение, были единственным истинным способом понять природу вселенной.

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