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In modern Western view, rationalism is 'any view appealing to reason as a source of wisdom'. It is the belief that 'the criterion of truth' is not sensory but 'logical'. In politics, 'rationalism' is a development since Enlightenment that emphasizes a 'politics of reason' (setting aside emotion), this has especially been promoted by 'liberalism'.
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Who developed rationalism?
Rene Descartes was the father of rationalism.
Appeals to logos were common in colonial era rhetoric because so many people believed in .?
Rationalism
Examples of rationalism?
Rationalism is the act of using rationality in solving problems or thinking about an issue. For example, Richard Dawkins is known for using rationalism when thinking about religion.
Why did American romantics writers reject rationalism?
American Romantic writers reject rationalism because they believe that intuition and imagination yield greater truths.
How did the enlightenment ideas continue to influence the US and the world?
Enlightenment ideas, emphasizing reason, individual rights, and democratic governance, profoundly shaped the founding principles of the United States, particularly evident in the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. These ideals inspired movements for liberty and equality worldwide, influencing revolutions such as the French Revolution and various independence movements in Latin America and beyond. Furthermore, Enlightenment thought laid the groundwork for modern concepts of human rights, secular governance, and scientific rationalism, continuing to impact global political discourse and social movements today.
