rationalism

Example Sentences

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Maybe I’m betraying my hopeless rationalism, but if I learned of the reality of time travel and “aerial spirits,” I’d be a little more preoccupied by it than Iris seems to be.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

This “consumption downgrade” is not a move toward poverty but toward a militant form of rationalism.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 27, 2026

A computer science major with an interest in rationalism, self-improvement and effective altruism — a philosophical movement that uses evidence and reason to help others — Mangione enthused about technological innovation.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 14, 2024

Prof Selove said: "This MA will allow people to re-examine the assumption that the West is the place of rationalism and science, while the rest of the world is a place of magic and superstition."

From BBC • Oct. 3, 2023

I feared for you, dear blessed Ork—I feared your bloodless rationalism.

From "Grendel" by John Gardner