1. Noun
The doctrine or system of those who deduce their religious opinions from reason or the understanding, as distinct from, or opposed to, revelation.
2. Noun
The system that makes rational power the ultimate test of truth; -- opposed to sensualism, or sensationalism, and empiricism.
3. noun
The idea that reason itself can provide important knowledge.
The view that reason is a major source of knowledge independent of experience.
4. Noun
the doctrine that reason is the right basis for regulating conduct
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5. Noun
(philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge is acquired by reason without resort to experience
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6. Noun
the theological doctrine that human reason rather than divine revelation establishes religious truth
Vocabulary classified under Law
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