rationality
/ræʃənˈælɪti/ · ra·tion·al·i·ty
noun
- The quality or state of being rational; due exercise of reason; reasonableness. His sudden loss of rationality was brought on by excess drink.
- Objectivity, considerateness. Such a discussion deserves rationality, not emotion or a gut reaction.
Did you know? The concept of rationality has been a cornerstone of Western philosophy since ancient Greece, with philosophers like Aristotle and Plato emphasizing the importance of reason in human thought and decision-making.