See Also: irrationalism(dictionary)

irrationalism (iou)



irrationalism noun. E19.
[from IRRATIONAL + -ISM.]
A system of belief or action that disregards or contradicts rational principles.
irrationalist noun & adjective (a) noun a person who practises or advocates irrationalism; (b) adjective marked by or advocating irrationalism: M19.
irrationa'listic adjective characterized by irrationalism; contrary to reason, illogical: E20.