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Reason is the capacity to consciously apply logic by drawing valid conclusions from new or existing information, with the aim of seeking truth. It is associated with activities considered characteristic of humans, including philosophy, religion, science, language, and mathematics, and is generally considered a distinguishing ability possessed by humans. The term "reason" is sometimes used to refer to rationality, although the latter is more about its application.

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Reason is the mental ability to think logically and draw valid conclusions from information in order to find the truth. It's considered a distinctly human capacity that underlies many of our important activities, such as science, philosophy, mathematics, and language.

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