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Rationalist Philosophy

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Rationalist philosophy is a philosophical school of thought that emphasizes the power of reason and rationality in acquiring knowledge and understanding the world. It believes that reason, rather than sensory experience, is the primary source of knowledge and truth.

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Noun: Many philosophers of the rationalist philosophy, such as René Descartes and Baruch Spinoza, argued that certain fundamental truths can be deduced through rational thinking alone.

Adjective: John is a rationalist philosopher who believes that logical thinking and rationality are essential in solving complex problems.

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