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Distinguishing irrational, anti-rational, and meta-rational critiques of rationalism helps reply effectively.

Goya, The Sleep of Reason Produces Monsters . “Fantasy abandoned by reason produces impossible monsters: united with her (reason), she (fantasy) is the mother of the arts and the origin of their marvels.” 1 In defense of rationalism I have changed my mind. It should go without saying that rationality is better than irrationality. But now I realize this does need to be said, again, loudly, firmly, and convincingly. It needs to be said in a way that reverses some recent social and cultural trends . In past, I have criticized rational ism , as misunderstanding rational ity , vociferously . I woul

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