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[from 'The Philosopher's Toolkit' by J Baggini / PS Fosl, in 18. Thought / A. Modes of Thought / 5. Rationality / a. Rationality ]

Full Idea

Consistency is the cornerstone of rationality.

Gist of Idea

Consistency is the cornerstone of rationality

Source

J Baggini / PS Fosl (The Philosopher's Toolkit [2003], §1.06)

Book Reference

Baggini,J and Fosl,P.S.: 'The Philosopher's Toolkit' [Blackwells 2003], p.17


A Reaction

This is right, and is a cornerstone of Kant's approach to ethics. Rational beings must follow principles - in order to be consistent in their behaviour. 'Consistent' now requires a definition….