rationalist

• 指与理性主义相关的，或以理性主义为特征的——即主张以理性与知识而非宗教信仰或情感反应作为意见和行动的依据。

Relating to or characterized by rationalism, the practice of basing opinions and actions on reason and knowledge rather than on religious belief or emotional response.

1. Relating to rationalismC1formal

   Of or relating to the philosophical belief that reason and logic are the primary sources of knowledge and truth, rather than sensory experience or emotion.

   理性主义的

   • The rationalist approach to ethics emphasizes logical consistency over emotional appeal.
   • His rationalist philosophy rejects any knowledge that cannot be proven by reason.
   • The debate between rationalist and empiricist views has shaped modern science.

   同义词rationalistic

   反义词empiricist

• 强调理性和可观察事实是知识主要来源的人，通常排除关于起源或第一因的形而上学思辨。

A person who emphasizes reason and observable facts as the primary source of knowledge, typically excluding metaphysical speculation about origins or ultimate causes.

1. Empiricist thinkerC1formal

   A person who prioritizes observable facts and evidence, deliberately avoiding metaphysical speculation about origins or ultimate causes.

   经验主义者

   • As a rationalist, she only accepted conclusions supported by data.
   • The philosopher was a strict rationalist, rejecting any supernatural explanations.
   • Rationalists argue that knowledge must be grounded in sensory experience.

   同义词empiricistmaterialistnaturalistpositivistpragmatistrealist