intellectualism

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Etymology

From intellectual + -ism.

Noun

intellectualism

1. The use or development of the intellect.
2. (philosophy) The doctrine that knowledge is derived from pure reason.
3. (sociology) The use of mental attributes as a criterion or value.

Synonyms

• (doctrine that knowledge is derived from pure reason) rationalism

Related terms

• intellectualist

Translations

• Russian: интеллектуали́зм

Translations

• Russian: интеллектуали́зм

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