El racionalismo
Example: El racionalismo influye mucho en la filosofía moderna europea.
Definition
"El racionalismo" is a philosophical doctrine that emphasizes reason as the primary source and test of knowledge, often contrasting with empiricism. It asserts that certain truths can be known independently of sensory experience, influencing modern European philosophy significantly.
Etymology
The term "el racionalismo" comes from the Spanish word 'racional', meaning rational or reasonable, combined with the suffix '-ismo', which denotes a doctrine or system. It traces back to the Latin 'rationalis', related to reason, highlighting its focus on logic and intellect in understanding reality.
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"El racionalismo" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Philosophy - (B1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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