Rational Thinking -- Definition, Importance, History, and Future

Our species, Homo sapiens, is the first and, so far, still the only species to possess the capability to think rationally. All of the amazing progress that we enjoy could not have happened without rational thought. Obviously, our unique ability is extremely important.

Can you define precisely what is and what is not rational thinking? Do you think rationally?

Just because we have an ability does not mean that we always - or even usually - use it. We have the ability to run, but most of us do ...