rationalism
advancedC1/ˈræʃənəlɪzəm/ · ra-tion-al-ism
The belief that reason is the chief source of knowledge.
Meanings
The belief that reason is the chief source of knowledge.
یہ عقیدہ کہ عقل علم کا بنیادی ماخذ ہے۔
عقلیّت
Aqliyat
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- theory of rationalism
- rationalism vs. empiricism
- rationalism in philosophy
Example Sentences
Rationalism emphasizes the importance of reason in the acquisition of knowledge.
عقلیّت علم کی حاصلات میں عقل کی اہمیت پر زور دیتی ہے۔
Aqliyat ilm ki hasalat mein aqal ki ahmiyat par zor deti hai.
Many philosophers argue that rationalism provides a stronger foundation for scientific inquiry.
بہت سے فلسفیوں کا کہنا ہے کہ عقلیّت سائنسی تحقیق کے لئے ایک مضبوط بنیاد فراہم کرتی ہے۔
Bohat se falsafiyon ka kehna hai ke aqliyat saainsi tahqiqat ke liye aik mazboot buniyad faraham karti hai.
Rationalism often contrasts with empirical approaches to knowledge.
عقلیّت اکثر علم کے تجرباتی طریقوں کے ساتھ تضاد کرتی ہے۔
Aqliyat aksar ilm ke tajurbati tareeqon ke saath tazaad karti hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'ration' as using reason to determine what's logical.
Imagine a philosopher thinking deeply while overlooking a beautiful landscape.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
عقل کا دروازہ کھلا ہے، جو دیکھے بے ہنر ہو، ہر ایک منطق چھیڑتا ہے، پر چھپے ہیں دیوانے وہاں۔
Aqal ka darwaza khula hai, jo dekhe be hunar ho, Har aik mantiq chherhta hai, par chhuppe hain deewanay wahan.
The door of reason is open, for those who see, without skill, Everyone stirs logic, but the mad are hidden there.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
عقل کی باتیں ہمیشہ کارگر ہوتی ہیں۔
Aqal ki baatein hamesha kaargar hoti hain.
The words of reason are always effective.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "rationalis" — of or belonging to reason
First known use: 17th century
The term 'rationalism' has evolved from the Latin 'rationalis', indicating a belief in reason as the primary source of knowledge. Its usage became prominent in the 17th century with the work of philosophers like René Descartes.