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What does it mean?
Rationalism helps clarify thinking and understanding.
In plain terms
Reasoning makes thoughts clearer.
What can you take from it?
Use reason to clear up confusion.

Where it applies

  • problem solving
  • learning
  • debate

Putting it to work

  • question assumptions
  • think logically

Questions to consider

  • How do you clarify your thoughts?
  • What limits reason?

Another view

Not all useful insight comes from pure rationalism.

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