fideism
/ˈfaɪdiˌɪzəm/
noun
- The belief that faith is the foundation of knowledge and truth, especially in religious matters, and that reason alone is insufficient.
- The debate between fideism and rationalism has continued for centuries in theology.
- Her approach to spirituality was rooted in fideism, trusting faith over logical proof.
- Some philosophers argue that fideism rejects the need for evidence in religious belief.
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