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Forum List | Follow Ups | Post Message | Back to Thread Topics | In Response To Posted by Harvey on September 24, 2003 21:09:54 UTC |
I excluded religion as part of those target individuals that display certain perceived irrational tendencies. The reason is that human beings need meaning in their lives, and whether there be rational or irrational beliefs (i.e., for the sake of meaning), that need - in my view - justifies to some extent certain tendencies that push humans in this direction. For example, Alexander, in my opinion, wasn't a very rational individual in some respects, i.e., when it came to many of his economic and political beliefs. They were obviously affected by his exposure to communism and the doctrines of the former Soviet Union, and therefore should be excluded from those who are rational and yet display exceeding amounts of irrational belief. Of course, we all have these displays of irrationality (some might argue being a Republican or being a Democrat qualifies!).
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