conscious reasoning
[ˈkɑːnʃəs ˈriːzənɪŋ]
noun
raciocínio consciente
1. The process of thinking through problems or ideas in a deliberate, aware, and logical manner, with full mental awareness and control
Conscious reasoning allowed her to solve the complex mathematical problem step by step.
O raciocínio consciente permitiu que ela resolvesse o problema matemático complexo passo a passo.
2. Deliberate cognitive processing involving explicit awareness and intentional thought, as opposed to intuitive or automatic thinking
Through conscious reasoning, he analyzed the arguments before making a decision.
Através do raciocínio consciente, ele analisou os argumentos antes de tomar uma decisão.
3. The capacity to think rationally and make decisions based on logical analysis rather than impulse or emotion
Conscious reasoning is essential in critical thinking and scientific inquiry.
O raciocínio consciente é essencial no pensamento crítico e na investigação científica.
In both Brazilian Portuguese and American English contexts, 'conscious reasoning' is primarily used in academic, philosophical, and scientific discourse. It reflects values of rationality and deliberation in Western education systems. In Brazil, it's often contrasted with intuition (intuição) in debates about decision-making and problem-solving approaches.
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