Rationalism

A rationalist is simply a clear thinker.

Re: Rationalism


Rationalism: Philosophy. The theory that the exercise of reason, rather than experience, authority, or spiritual revelation, provides the primary basis for knowledge.

This definition from dictionary.com is similar to your quote from Wikipedia, except for the fact that it includes the additional thought that reason rather than experience provides the primary basis for knowledge.

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I just thought maybe it could be a form of religion as well as a philosophy.

..like scientology?

Religionarianism

Wow, that's a catchy name!