Rationalist — Ra tion*al*ist, n. [Cf. F. rationaliste.] One who accepts rationalism as a theory or system; also, disparagingly, a false reasoner. See Citation under {Reasonist}. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Rationalíst — Rationalíst, Anhänger des Rationalismus (s.d.) … Kleines Konversations-Lexikon
rationalist — (n.) physician whose treatment is based on reason, 1620s, from RATIONAL (Cf. rational) + IST (Cf. ist). Applied to a philosophical doctrine 1640s. Related: Rationalism … Etymology dictionary
rationalist — [[t]ræ̱ʃənəlɪst[/t]] rationalists 1) ADJ If you describe someone as rationalist, you mean that their beliefs are based on reason and logic rather than emotion or religion. ...the rationalist philosopher Lakatos. ...the rationalist and liberal… … English dictionary
rationalist — UK [ˈræʃ(ə)nəlɪst] / US [ˈræʃən(ə)lɪst] noun [countable] Word forms rationalist : singular rationalist plural rationalists someone who believes that ideas and actions should be based on practical reasons and knowledge, rather than on emotions or… … English dictionary
Rationalist — Der Rationalismus (von lateinisch ratio – Vernunft) ist eine philosophische Annahme, derzufolge der Verstand vermag, die objektive Struktur der Wirklichkeit zu erkennen, und zwar sowohl auf physikalischem, metaphysischem wie moralischem Gebiet.… … Deutsch Wikipedia
rationalist — noun (C) someone who bases their opinions and actions on intelligent thinking, rather than on emotion or religious belief rationalism noun (U) rationalist, rationalistic adjective … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
Rationalist — rational, rationalisieren, Rationalismus, Rationalist, rationalistisch, Rationalität, rationell ↑ Ratio … Das Herkunftswörterbuch
rationalist — rationalism ► NOUN ▪ the practice or principle of basing opinions and actions on reason and knowledge rather than on religious belief or emotional response. DERIVATIVES rationalist noun … English terms dictionary
rationalist — I noun someone who emphasizes observable facts and excludes metaphysical speculation about origins or ultimate causes • Syn: ↑positivist • Derivationally related forms: ↑rationalism, ↑positivist (for: ↑positivist), ↑ … Useful english dictionary
