2007-08-24 13:45:20 · 4 answers · asked by JENNIFER M 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Since it seems to be pretty common place for people to be able to cognize that which is reasonable, it would have to take a strong effort or some sort of naivete to NOT be able to do so. It's what out instincts are all about.
2007-08-24 13:52:53 · answer #1 · answered by Hot Coco Puff 7 · 6⤊ 0⤋
This is an ultimate test of a persons character. There is not a man alive, in the normative sense, that cannot reason, but there are many that refuse to...
Rational is not a matter of opinion. It cannot be reasonable to be irrational, and it cannot be rational to be unreasonable. If you find a refusal to understand, a refusal to know, an intention to remain ignorant - walk away. There can be no benefit to a rational man in an exchange of ideas with the irrational.
2007-08-25 19:21:17 · answer #2 · answered by Mr. Wizard 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless you are mentally challenged, everyone has the choice to be cognisant or not regarding reasonable.
One persons reasonable is another persons ----------fill in the blank
2007-08-24 13:57:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because their learned beliefs control perception, thoughts and feelings. This is the nature of the imprinted ego identity and why discarding it is mandatory for knowing ANYTHING for certain.
2007-08-24 14:05:39 · answer #4 · answered by MysticMaze 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋