Who is the most logical?

[Aqualung]

I think almost nobody is logical, and recent discussion about logic and other things in this (and other) forum(s) have only solidified that assumption. Heck, most people don't even know what logic means or is, let alone how to use it in their daily lives.

 

[Random]

Logic, it seems to me, is not a prerequisite applicable to either sex specifically. Neither men nor women display it in abundance, to my eyes.

 

[madhatter85]

Two constrasting views of the proper relationship between the logical and emotional elements of the human psyche, which may be thought representative of distinct lines of development of western philosophy are dissected with a view to a synthesis.

On the one hand (rational) that emotions, being primitive and bad, should be held in check by the intellect. On the other (romantic) that, though primitive, they are good and should be freely expressed.

These positions are both founded in the same fallacious conception of the relationship between reason and emotion and their respective roles.

The presumed independence of emotion and reason are illusory. Rather than chosing which is right, we should understand how they relate and let them work together.

Logic and Emotion

 

[Cynic]

I think men probably have a higher tolerance, and can ignore things easier than women, (at least it has been in my experience) which would make it seem that men are insensitive, but no, they just have the ability to ignore it because we have "tunnel vision." and women can't because of thier perripherals

I think It highly depends on the individual. Everyone's sensitivity and intolerance to things are different, and this difference stems from their life experiences. I am socially phobic and therefore overly sensitive to rejection or ridicule.

I'm not sure if there is any correlation between the corpus callosum and sensitivity. The sensitivity of women and insensitivity of men can be a social and cultural construct, governed by the gender roles everyone is expected to take in a western society (I.E., women are traditionally expected to take on more emotional/empathic roles. I believe our social ideals, norms, and social controls, cause this to become a self-fulfilling prophecy). It is also noted that woman and men do not always lean towards the extreme ends of the gender spectrum, however. Sex is a biological thing. You are either male or female biologically. Gender is a cultural thing. It is not black and white like sex is. There are many people that display androgyny (I.E., a male displaying compassion, empathy, and sensitivity.) These people are in actuality, more stable psychologically, in comparison to those people who are mostly masculine or mostly feminine.

There are/were warrior women in africa, that segregated themselves from men. I forget the name of the tribe, but these women had a resemblance to the Amazons of legend. I also assume that Spartan women would have been exceptionally tough.

 

[Mathematician]

Whichever gender is more likely to agree with my opinions is more logical. There. Debate resolved.

 

[Jeremiah]

Women are by far more logical. All men do, is sit around nodding heads and patting each on the back while the woman does all the work. Neither are women more emotional they just carry a heavier load.