rationalist
pronunciation
How to pronounce rationalist in British English:
UK [ˈræʃnəlɪst]
How to pronounce rationalist in American English:
US [ˈræʃnəlɪst]
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- Noun:
- someone who emphasizes observable facts and excludes metaphysical speculation about origins or ultimate causes
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- Adjective:
- of or relating to or characteristic of rationalism
Word Origin
- rationalist (n.)
- "one who follows reason and not authority in thought or speculation," originally especially "physician whose treatment is based on reason," 1620s, from rational + -ist. Applied to a philosophical doctrine 1640s. Related: Rationalism.
Example
- 1. If reason should lead you to orthodox conclusions , well and good ; you are still a rationalist .
- 2. Traditional individualism is rationalist individualism .
- 3. To this extent , he is a rationalist about ethics .
- 4. It would be perfectly possible to be a complete and absolute rationalist in the true sense of the term and yet accept this or that dogma .
- 5. Ankara university and istanbul university still reflect the rationalist ethos of a secular republic ; the islamist tone of turkey 's present government affects newer campuses .