Reason

Capacity for conscious thought involving logic and judgment.

logic rationality

Reason is the capacity for consciously making sense of things, applying logic, and forming judgments or decisions. It involves the use of rational thought processes to understand concepts, solve problems, and evaluate arguments.

Reason derives from the Old French word 'reison,' meaning 'understanding, sense, judgment.'

Reason is like using your brain to figure things out, like solving a puzzle or deciding what to eat.

What is reason? It's the ability to think logically and make judgments
How does it differ from emotion? Reason relies on logic, while emotions are feelings
Can animals reason? Some animals show signs of reasoning abilities

cognition thought

logic deduction inference

judgment decision-making

abstract concept cognitive process philosophical term