Rationalism
Pronunciation : Ra"tion*al*ism
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Cf. F. rationalisme.]
Definition : 1. (Theol.)
Defn: The doctrine or system of those who deduce their religious opinions from reason or the understanding, as distinct from, or opposed to, revelation.
2. (Philos.)
Defn: The system that makes rational power the ultimate test of truth; -- opposed to sensualism, or sensationalism, and empiricism. Fleming.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913