Somebody said that Reason was dead. Reason said: No, I think not so.
Attribution disputed; shown as originally published.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Reason asserts its own continued relevance despite claims otherwise.
- In plain terms
- Reason is still alive even if people say it is dead.
- What can you take from it?
- Logical thinking remains active regardless of criticism.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is reason still important today?
- Why do people claim it is dead?
Another view
It assumes reason is an entity capable of speaking for itself.
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