Meaning of arationality | Babel Free

Definitions

The state or characteristic of being arational, of being outside the domain of reason.

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Examples

“Croce's early treatise . . . was resolutely grounded in the identification of intuition and expression, of genius and taste⟳, and in the amorality and arationality of all art.”

“Thus there appears to be very little doubt⟳ that arationality is one manifestation of stress⟳ which arises when goal-seeking man is confronted with conditions which becloud the outcome of his actions.”

“This sort⟳ of view⟳ contrasts with a more ‘‘Humean’’ account that gives greater weight to the need⟳ for, to the relevance of, and to the fundamental arationality of desires. . . . [R]easons cannot by themselves provide⟳ adequate motivation for action.”

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