Reasoned Reasoning: When Wanting to Be Right is Unreasonable

Alice Parley
Nov 6 · 6 min read

We like to think we are rational and reasonable people. Logics. Objective. This conviction, however, can play against us. It can make us think that we have the absolute reason, a REASON in capital letters that refuses to accept any argument and that in reality is rather unreasonable.

Keep the story going. Sign up for an extra free read.

You've completed your member preview for this month, but when you sign up for a free Medium account, you get one more story.
Already have an account? Sign in

Alice Parley

Written by

Writer with a personal interest in Mental Health & Wellness. Writing with a mission: End the labels. Photography is my hobby, life is my passion.

Welcome to a place where words matter. On Medium, smart voices and original ideas take center stage - with no ads in sight. Watch
Follow all the topics you care about, and we’ll deliver the best stories for you to your homepage and inbox. Explore
Get unlimited access to the best stories on Medium — and support writers while you’re at it. Just $5/month. Upgrade