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− | [[Rationalism]] is a philosophical doctrine which asserts that fundamental truths about the nature of reality are best discovered by reason and | + | [[category:isms]][[category:concepts]][[Rationalism]] is any view appealing to [[reason]] as a source of [[knowledge]] or justification. |
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+ | It is the basis of the rationalist movement, a philosophical doctrine which asserts that fundamental truths about the nature of reality are best discovered by [[reason]] and [[fact]]ual analysis of [[observation]]s rather than other methods, such as [[faith]] or [[dogmatism|careful study of existing doctrine]]. | ||
Rationalism is the philosophy upon which [[science]] is based, and from which scientific practices and techniques have evolved. | Rationalism is the philosophy upon which [[science]] is based, and from which scientific practices and techniques have evolved. | ||
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What is the distinction between Rationalism and [[Wikipedia:Positivism (philosophy)|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? | What is the distinction between Rationalism and [[Wikipedia:Positivism (philosophy)|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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− | * | + | * Wikipedia: [[wikipedia:Rationalism|Rationalism]] | [[wikipedia:Rationalist movement|Rationalist movement]] | [[wikipedia:Rationality|Rationality]] |
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+ | Should "rationality" be a separate article? |
Revision as of 23:27, 15 April 2007
Rationalism is any view appealing to reason as a source of knowledge or justification.
It is the basis of the rationalist movement, a philosophical doctrine which asserts that fundamental truths about the nature of reality are best discovered by reason and factual analysis of observations rather than other methods, such as faith or careful study of existing doctrine.
Rationalism is the philosophy upon which science is based, and from which scientific practices and techniques have evolved.
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?
Reference
- Wikipedia: Rationalism | Rationalist movement | Rationality
Notes
Should "rationality" be a separate article?