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Full Idea
In ideal circumstances, an axiom should be such that no rational agent could possibly object to its use.
Gist of Idea
In ideal circumstances, an axiom should be such that no rational agent could possibly object to its use
Source
J Baggini / PS Fosl (The Philosopher's Toolkit [2003], §1.09)
Book Ref
Baggini,J and Fosl,P.S.: 'The Philosopher's Toolkit' [Blackwells 2003], p.26
A Reaction
Yes, but the trouble is that all our notions of 'rational' (giving reasons, being consistent) break down when we look at unsupported axioms. In what sense is something rational if it is self-evident?