irrationalism
[ ih-rash-uh-nl-iz-uh m ]
/ ɪˈræʃ ə nlˌɪz əm /
noun
irrationality in thought or action.
an attitude or belief having a nonrational basis.
a theory that nonrational forces govern the universe.
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Origin of irrationalism
First recorded in 1805–15; irrational + -ism
OTHER WORDS FROM irrationalism
ir·ra·tion·al·ist, adjective, nounir·ra·tion·al·is·tic, adjectiveWords nearby irrationalism
irradiate, irradiation, irradicable, irrational, irrational number, irrationalism, irrationality, irrationalize, irrawaddy, irreal, irrebuttable
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Example sentences from the Web for irrationalism
Classical empiricism results in irrationalism; perhaps it would even be fitting to designate it by this latter name.
The Elementary Forms of the Religious Life|Emile DurkheimHis contention that they cannot be reasoned about has led to the further charge of irrationalism.
Rudolph Eucken|Abel J. JonesThus the objection of "irrationalism" directed against the new philosophy falls to the ground.
A New Philosophy: Henri Bergson|Edouard le Roy