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   irrationality

   /ɪˌraʃəˈnalɪti/

   noun

   • 1. the quality of being illogical or unreasonable: "the sheer irrationality of continuing a policy doomed to failure"
   • 2. the quality of a number, quantity, or expression being irrational: "the irrationality of square roots"

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   What does it mean to be irrational?

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   What is human irrationality?

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   Jun 27, 2024 · irrationality. Other forms: irrationalities. Definitions of irrationality. noun. the state of being irrational; lacking powers of understanding. synonyms: unreason. see more.

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   3 days ago · The definition of which issues are or are not “moral” is bound to be subjective and is always fluid because almost any issue can be moralized. Likewise, the term panic raises the objection that it imputes irrationality to people who may be genuinely and logically concerned. It pits the rational analyst against the irrational participants.

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