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rationalism  

Definition

  • A philosophical doctrine which maintains that reasoning is the main way we get knowledge. This view is often contrasted with ∗empiricism, ∗positivism, and ∗realism, definition (b). [Source: Dictionary of Statistics & Methodology; Rationalism]

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