Question

Write short notes on the following :

Importance of rationality

Answer 1

1. Stanovich and his colleagues stated that rationality involves adaptive reasoning, good judgment, and good decision making.
2. According to Dr. Albert Ellis, rationality as a personal philosophy helps an individual to attain many goals in life and to be happy.
3. Rationality also ensures that a person does not compromise on social norms, values, and ethics for the sake of his own happiness.
4. A rational person’s emotions, thoughts, and acts do not get driven by irrational influences.
5. In short, rationality contributes to the psychological well-being of a person and thereby, improves the quality of life.