Definitions
Synonyms
Antonyms
Rationalism
Rationalism (cont)
100
Relevant, pertaining to
What is seminal?
100
influential, important, significant
What is a synonym of seminal?
100
neglect, overlook
What is an antonym for peruse?
100
What is rationalism based on?
Logic and reason
100
True or false, deists believed that the world was orderly and good.
True
200
social outcast
What is a pariah?
200
satisfy, appease
What is a synonym for placate?
200
dishonorable, immoral
What is an antonym for meritorious?
200
True or false...rationalists believed that perfection was achievable.
True
200
Name a major figure who advocated rationalism (besides Descartes).
Aristotle, Plato, Pythagoras, Spinoza, Kant, etc.
300
the study of insects
What is entomology?
300
exclude, excommunicate
What is a synonym for ostracize?
300
easy, pleasant, interesting
What is an antonym for tedious?
300
This work cut out large portions of the Bible to conform to rationalist morals and beliefs.
What is the Jefferson Bible?
300
True or false, rationalists believe that humans, by nature, do not have an innate moral knowledge or conscience?
False
400
a large scholarly book
What is a tome?
400
adapt, censor, analyze
What is a synonym for redact?
400
short story, small work
What is an antonym for tome?
400
What is an example of a famous American rationalist piece?
Common Sense, Declaration of Independence, Constitution, etc.
400
Who said "I think, therefore I am"?
Descartes
500
annoying or irritating
What is tedious?
500
browse, inspect
What is a synonym for peruse?
500
disarrange, disorder
What is an antonym for redact?
500
What was rationalism a reaction against?
Puritanism
500
This belief system involves a God that created the world, but did not interfere with its nature at all.
What is Deism?
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