irrational ground
[ɪˈræʃənəl graʊnd]
noun phrasepl: irrational grounds
fundamento irracional
1. A basis or reason for belief, action, or decision that is not based on logic, reason, or evidence; a foundation that lacks rational justification
His fear of flying had no irrational ground in his personal experience, yet he remained terrified.
Seu medo de voar não tinha um fundamento irracional em sua experiência pessoal, mas ele permanecia aterrorizado.
2. In philosophy, a premise or foundation that cannot be rationally justified or proven, often referring to axiomatic assumptions
Some philosophers argue that all knowledge ultimately rests on some irrational ground.
Alguns filósofos argumentam que todo conhecimento finalmente repousa sobre algum fundamento irracional.
This term is primarily used in academic, philosophical, and psychological discourse in both Brazilian and American contexts. It reflects Western philosophical traditions of distinguishing between rational and emotional reasoning, particularly prominent in 17th-century rationalist philosophy and contemporary critical thinking discussions.
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