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Intellectualism

Inˊtel-lec′tu-al-ism

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Noun.
1.
Intellectual power; intellectuality.
2.
The doctrine that knowledge is derived from pure reason.

Definition 2024


intellectualism

intellectualism

English

Noun

intellectualism (countable and uncountable, plural intellectualisms)

  1. The use or development of intellect.
  2. (philosophy) The doctrine that knowledge is derived from pure reason.

Synonyms

  • (doctrine that knowledge is derived from pure reason): rationalism

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