Category:Rationalism

Ra"tion*al*ism, n. Etym: [cf. F. rationalisme.]

1. (theol.)

Defn: the doctrine or system of those who deduce their religious Opinions from reason or the understanding, as distinct from, or Opposed to, revelation.

2. (philos.)

Defn: the system that makes rational power the ultimate test of Truth; -- opposed to sensualism, or sensationalism, and empiricism. Fleming.