rational proof
[/ˈræʃənəl pruːf/]
nounpl: rational proofs
prova racional
1. A logical demonstration or evidence that establishes the truth of a statement through reason and rational argumentation, without relying on empirical observation or experimentation
The mathematician provided a rational proof that the theorem was correct by using logical deduction.
O matemático forneceu uma prova racional de que o teorema estava correto usando dedução lógica.
2. Evidence or argumentation based on logical reasoning and intellectual analysis rather than emotional or sensory grounds
The rational proof for his argument was grounded in philosophical principles rather than empirical data.
A prova racional para seu argumento foi fundamentada em princípios filosóficos e não em dados empíricos.
The term 'rational proof' is primarily used in academic and scientific contexts in both Brazil and the USA. It emphasizes the Western philosophical tradition of relying on reason and logic as the foundation for truth-claims. In Brazilian academia, this concept is particularly valued in mathematics, philosophy, and formal logic courses.
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