For one to think that all of their beliefs are based on logic and reason is for one to think that all of their beliefs can be logically deduced using verifiable empirical evidence and mathematics (as in the qualifications for a scientific law). For a true axiomatic inference, one must cover all bases and formulate their beliefs beginning at the fundamental premise and work their way to an explicit inference through various steps, most of which consisting of conditional statements and defining the conditions. Hence, for one to think that all of their beliefs are based on logic and reason is for one to think that their view is the only logically possible view that can be concluded. The view that one's subjective interpretation of an objective reality is the pennacle of objectivity epitomizes philosophical arrogance, not to mention it's loaded with pomp. Further, it parallels the religious folks that have a tendancy to believe that their views are objectively correct. Complete and utter self-righteousness.


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