"pseudorationalism" meaning in English

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Noun

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Etymology: From German Pseudorationalismus, coined by economist and philosopher Otto Neurath as a disparaging term. Equivalent to pseudo- + rationalism. Etymology templates: {{der|en|de|Pseudorationalismus}} German Pseudorationalismus, {{prefix|en|pseudo|rationalism}} pseudo- + rationalism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} pseudorationalism (uncountable)
  1. A school of thought that believes that all actions can be subject to rational analysis Wikipedia link: Otto Neurath, pseudorationalism Tags: uncountable Related terms: pseudorationalist
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