Quote by Bertrand Russell

The three main extra-rational activities in modern life are religion, war, and love; all these are extra-rational, but love is not anti-rational, that is to say, a reasonable man may reasonably rejoice in its existence


The three main extra-rational activities in modern life are

Summary

This quote suggests that alongside rationality, there are three prominent areas in modern life that involve extra-rationality: religion, war, and love. While all three are beyond the scope of rationality, love differs as it is not opposed to reason. A reasonable person can find joy in the presence of love and see its value, unlike with religion and war which may operate outside of logical reasoning. Love, despite being extra-rational, can still be appreciated by those who approach it with reason and understanding.

By Bertrand Russell
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