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Are people that don't reason humans?

The defining characteristic of a human, which separates humans from other animals, is the ability to reason. If a person demonstrates their inability to reason, or simply refuses to use reasoning, does that mean they are not considered "human"?

OldHippieAtHeart 6 Aug 10
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We all have basic reasoning skills. Some just don't advance from that.

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I like the Frank Hebert Dune definition

@Larry-new reason when confronted with unbearable pain and fear.

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Of course they are. They are just what are called 'Neuro-Typicals', or 'NT's for short.

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