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Stating belief is more rational . . .
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RE: Stating belief is more rational . . .
(February 12, 2010 at 8:14 pm)TruthWorthy Wrote: Because of the way rationalisation works. You begin with a conclusion and then induce supporting argument for that conclusion;
(February 12, 2010 at 8:25 pm)Watson Wrote: This is perfectly true. You begin with your conclusion based on understanding and knowledge, which then allows you to work backward and see the supporting arguments for what they are. Smile
No this is incorrect, the basis is created later, this is what rationalisation is.
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Stating belief is more rational . . . - by TruthWorthy - February 12, 2010 at 8:04 pm
RE: Stating belief is more rational . . . - by Darwinian - February 12, 2010 at 8:05 pm
RE: Stating belief is more rational . . . - by Watson - February 12, 2010 at 8:06 pm
RE: Stating belief is more rational . . . - by fr0d0 - February 12, 2010 at 8:09 pm
RE: Stating belief is more rational . . . - by TruthWorthy - February 12, 2010 at 8:14 pm
RE: Stating belief is more rational . . . - by Watson - February 12, 2010 at 8:25 pm
RE: Stating belief is more rational . . . - by tavarish - February 12, 2010 at 8:42 pm
RE: Stating belief is more rational . . . - by TruthWorthy - February 12, 2010 at 8:32 pm
RE: Stating belief is more rational . . . - by Watson - February 12, 2010 at 8:35 pm
RE: Stating belief is more rational . . . - by TruthWorthy - February 12, 2010 at 8:42 pm
RE: Stating belief is more rational . . . - by tavarish - February 12, 2010 at 9:52 pm
RE: Stating belief is more rational . . . - by TruthWorthy - February 12, 2010 at 8:48 pm
RE: Stating belief is more rational . . . - by TruthWorthy - February 12, 2010 at 9:57 pm
RE: Stating belief is more rational . . . - by tavarish - February 13, 2010 at 12:31 am
RE: Stating belief is more rational . . . - by TruthWorthy - February 13, 2010 at 12:39 am
RE: Stating belief is more rational . . . - by tavarish - February 13, 2010 at 1:24 am
RE: Stating belief is more rational . . . - by TruthWorthy - February 13, 2010 at 1:32 am
RE: Stating belief is more rational . . . - by tavarish - February 13, 2010 at 1:41 am
RE: Stating belief is more rational . . . - by TruthWorthy - February 13, 2010 at 1:51 am
RE: Stating belief is more rational . . . - by tavarish - February 13, 2010 at 1:56 am
RE: Stating belief is more rational . . . - by TruthWorthy - February 13, 2010 at 1:58 am
RE: Stating belief is more rational . . . - by tavarish - February 13, 2010 at 2:04 am
RE: Stating belief is more rational . . . - by TruthWorthy - February 13, 2010 at 2:08 am

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