Word · Frequency #22658
Rationalism
理性主义
the doctrine that knowledge is acquired by reason without resort to experience
- 1.
The theory that reason is a source of knowledge independent of and superior to sense perception.
认为理性是独立于并优于感官知觉的知识来源的理论。
- 2.
(philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge is acquired by reason without resort to experience
(哲学)理性主义:知识通过理性而非经验获得
- 3.
The theory that knowledge may be derived by deductions from a priori concepts (such as axioms, postulates or earlier deductions).
认为知识可以通过从先验概念(如公理、假设或先前推论)演绎推导出来的理论。
- 4.
the theological doctrine that human reason rather than divine revelation establishes religious truth
神学理论:人类理性而非神启确立宗教真理
- 5.
A view that the fundamental method for problem solving is through reason and experience rather than faith, inspiration, revelation, intuition or authority.
认为解决问题的基本方法是通过理性与经验,而非信仰、灵感、启示、直觉或权威的观点。
- 6.
the doctrine that reason is the right basis for regulating conduct
理性是规范行为的正确基础的学说
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Elaboration of theories by use of reason alone without appeal to experience, such as in mathematical systems.
仅凭理性而不借助经验来阐述理论,如在数学体系中。
认为理性是独立于并优于感官知觉的知识来源的理论。；(哲学)理性主义:知识通过理性而非经验获得；认为知识可以通过从先验概念(如公理、假设或先前推论)演绎推导出来的理论。；神学理论:人类理性而非神启确立宗教真理；认为解决问题的基本方法是通过理性与经验,而非信仰、灵感、启示、直觉或权威的观点。
In use
His rationalism led him to question claims that could not be tested by reason.
In the debate, she defended rationalism against the idea that all knowledge comes from sensory experience.
Many Enlightenment thinkers embraced rationalism as a guide to understanding the world.
the rationalism of sb/sth
of 后接人物、学派或时代，表示其理性主义思想。
The rationalism of the Enlightenment shaped modern science.
启蒙运动的理性主义塑造了现代科学。
rationalism in sth
in 后接学科或领域，表示该领域中的理性主义传统。
Rationalism in mathematics relies on a priori reasoning.
数学中的理性主义依赖于先验推理。
rationalism holds that ...
Connections
Collocations
- Enlightenment rationalism
- 启蒙理性主义
- Enlightenment rationalism shaped modern political thought.启蒙理性主义塑造了现代政治思想。
- scientific rationalism
- 科学理性主义
- Scientific rationalism relies on evidence and logic.科学理性主义依靠证据和逻辑。
- critical rationalism
- 批判理性主义
- Critical rationalism is a method popularized by Karl Popper.批判理性主义是卡尔·波普尔推广的一种方法。
- modern rationalism
- 现代理性主义
- Modern rationalism often contrasts with faith-based reasoning.现代理性主义常常与基于信仰的推理形成对比。
- moral rationalism
- 道德理性主义
- Moral rationalism holds that moral principles are known by reason.道德理性主义主张道德原则通过理性认识。
Learner notes
Memory Tip
回想 rational（理性的）加 -ism（主义）→ 理性主义：知识靠推理，不靠经验。
Context & Register
语域：formal 常见场景：philosophical writing、academic discourse 该词通常用于正式、学术性的语境，尤其在哲学讨论中，指强调理性而非经验的知识论立场；日常口语中较少见。
Pronunciation & Spelling
Nationalism rhymes with rationalism /ˈræʃənəlɪzəm/: same stressed vowel /æ/ and the same ending /ʃənəlɪzəm/. The other -ism words are lookalikes: they share the unstressed suffix /ɪzəm/ but have different stressed vowels or following consonants, so they do not rhyme.
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