Defining the nature of rational discussion!

[SidewalkCynic]

Originally Posted by lawcat

Logic is a path which must be constructed to get from evidence to conclusion. Rationality is the quality of the conclusion.

I think you have the equivalents backwards.

And, Doctordick defines a measurement of error here.

Originally Posted by Doctordick

My point being that rationality can not be achieved without recognizing not only the two paths but also the inherent benefits and problems associated with each of them.

Reason, or logic?

Originally Posted by Rade

Thus, defining the nature of rational discussion is the process of using reason to communicate the facts of reality of "r" at different moments of time.

So, I take it, it's going to be reason.