prioritizing reason; intellectualism
Refers to an emphasis on intellect or reason over emotion. Most commonly encountered in the compound 主知主義 (intellectualism). As a standalone noun, it is somewhat abstract and less frequent.
See also: 主知主義
His way of thinking leans too much toward intellectualism.
Intellectualism values reason over emotion.
intellectualism
intellectualist
Compound of 主 (main, primary) and 知 (knowledge, wisdom). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but it is conventionally associated with the idea of prioritizing intellect.