irrationalism
|ir-ra-tion-al-ism|
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/ɪˈræʃənəlɪzəm/
belief in non-rational factors
Etymology
Etymology Information
'irrationalism' originates from the Latin word 'irrationalis', where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'rationalis' meant 'reasonable'.
Historical Evolution
'irrationalis' transformed into the French word 'irrationnel', and eventually became the modern English word 'irrationalism'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not reasonable', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a belief in non-rational factors'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a belief or theory that emphasizes the role of non-rational factors in human behavior or decision-making.
The philosopher's work was heavily influenced by irrationalism, focusing on emotions over logic.
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