Emotions vs. Reason
What happens to a society when the majority believe that emotions are superior to reason in deciding courses of action?
Even here, in the Gulch, we see the power of emotion over reason. So I thought I'd post a Rand reboot
Even here, in the Gulch, we see the power of emotion over reason. So I thought I'd post a Rand reboot
SOURCE URL: http://aynrandlexicon.com/lexicon/emotions.html
Emotion is a last resort. Reason/ knowledge must always take precedence. I have read all of these excerpts from the original sources. I have recently purchased the Lexicon! What a handy book! All the pertinent most poignant excerpts in one collection! It is a real time-saver and a great source for those of us without total recall.
Regards,
O.A.
I agree. My point is that while it is an “immediate response” it is not prudent to react to it impulsively without using your reason to deduce whether there are more rational choices to consider. When all reason and knowledge have been considered and no clear conclusion can be drawn, then, and only then, should one consider an emotional/ gut reaction to determine course of action.
Regards,
O.A.