rational being

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A being that can make decisions based on reason rather than emotion.

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  • I work on the assumption that people are rational beings.
  • Aristotle defined man as a rational being.
  • The legal system treats adults as rational beings capable of making their own choices.
  • Do you believe that an advanced AI could ever become a truly rational being?
  • His emotional outburst made me question whether he was acting as a rational being.
  • As a rational being, you should weigh the pros and cons before making a decision.
  • The theory suggests that humans evolved into rational beings to solve complex social problems.
  • It is the capacity for abstract thought that distinguishes us as rational beings.
  • The philosopher argued that morality is only meaningful for a rational being.
  • Even the most rational of beings can be swayed by powerful emotions.