Rationalism and Rationalisation

Rationalism

Rationalism noun - The doctrine that reason is the right basis for regulating conduct.

Rationalisation and rationalism are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rationalisation" instead a noun "Rationalism".

Rationalisation

Rationalisation noun - The cognitive process of making something seem consistent with or based on reason.
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Synonyms for Rationalisation

Rationalism and rationalisation are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Rationalism" instead a noun "Rationalisation".

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