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irrationalism
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ir·ra·tion·al·ism  (-rsh-n-lzm)
n.
1. Irrational thought, expression, or behavior; irrationality.
2. Belief in feeling, instinct, or other nonrational forces rather than reason.
irrationalism
1. a theory that nonrational forces govern the universe.
2. any attitude or set of beliefs having a nonrational basis, as nihilism. — irrationalist, n., adj. — irrationalistic, adj.
See also: Philosophy


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