Reason over Revelation
Definition
This phrase encapsulates one key idea of The Enlightenment - prioritizing logical reasoning based on evidence over accepting truths revealed through religious scriptures or traditions without question.
Related terms
Empiricism: A theory stating knowledge comes primarily from sensory experience. It emphasizes evidence-based rationality.
Rationalism: A belief or theory that opinions should be based on reason and knowledge rather than on religious belief or emotional response.
Skepticism: Philosophical skepticism is a systematic doubt about or questioning of the reliability of certain kinds of claims usually related to knowledge.
"Reason over Revelation" appears in:
Subjects (1)
AP US History
Study guides (1)
AP World History: Modern - 5.1 The Enlightenment
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