Jonathan HaidtAnyone who values truth should stop worshipping reason.
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Anyone who values truth should stop worshipping reason. I believe that the primary function of reason is to lead us to truth, not worship it. If we are to worship reason, then reason is the master of our lives rather than our master.
Source: The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided By Politics And Religion
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