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* [[Rationality]] is the quality of being [[rational]].
 
* [[Rationality]] is the quality of being [[rational]].
 
* [[Science]] is essentially the application of [[rationalism]] towards developing a body of knowledge and a set of tools for minimizing error in (and removing error from) that knowledge.
 
* [[Science]] is essentially the application of [[rationalism]] towards developing a body of knowledge and a set of tools for minimizing error in (and removing error from) that knowledge.
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* The concept of [[rationalization]] is often conflated with [[rationalism]] and [[rationality]].
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Overview

Rationalism is the view that rational thinking – i.e. reasoning from available data – is the only sane justification for action, and the best way of determining truth.

It can also be seen as a philosophical doctrine which asserts that fundamental truths about the nature of reality are best discovered by reason and analysis of factual observations rather than any other method, such as faith, adherence to tradition, or careful study of existing doctrine or scripture.

Notes

What is the distinction between rationalism and positivism? The "key features" listed seem like a pretty definitive/universal explanation of how science works, which I would think would be a basic part of rationalism -- but perhaps there are rationalists who don't consider science to be essential?

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