irrationalism

noun
UK: /ɪˈræʃənəlɪzəm/
US: /ɪˈræʃənəlɪzəm/

  1. Belief that feelings and instincts are more important than reason and logic.

    1. Some people embrace irrationalism and reject scientific evidence completely.
    2. The rise of populism is often associated with a growing trend of irrationalism in politics.

  2. A philosophical doctrine that emphasizes the limitations of reason in understanding reality.

    1. Nietzsche's philosophy includes a strong element of irrationalism, questioning traditional values.
    2. Existentialism, with its focus on individual experience, shares certain aspects with irrationalism.

Synonyms

emotionalism intuitionism

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "irrationalism" in English means: Belief that feelings and instincts are more important than reason and logic., A philosophical doctrine that emphasizes the limitations of reason in understanding reality..

The phonetic transcription of "irrationalism" is /ɪˈræʃənəlɪzəm/ in British English and /ɪˈræʃənəlɪzəm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "irrationalism": emotionalism, intuitionism.

Example usage of "irrationalism": "Some people embrace irrationalism and reject scientific evidence completely.". More examples on the page.