contrary to reason
Example Sentences
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The natural human appetite for rich and sugary foods is thereby derided as not only contrary to reason but also something to be tamed, shunned, even shamed.
From New York Times • Jan. 3, 2022
The doctrine of the Trinity deals with matter beyond reason but not contrary to reason; is the subject of Revelation and as such is proposed to our faith faculty.
From The American Church Dictionary and Cyclopedia by Miller, William James
Nothing, indeed, can be more contrary to reason, than to suppose this abduction a mere device, mutually arranged to deceive the country.
From Life of Mary Queen of Scots, Volume II (of 2) by Bell, Henry Glassford
Such a belief is contrary to reason and to justice.
From Elementary Theosophy by Rogers, L. W. (Louis William)
As certain as we determine contrary to reason, we make a wrong conclusion; therefore, our wisdom is, to conform to the nature and reason of things, as well in religious matters, as in other sciences.
From Reason, The Only Oracle of Man Or a Compendius System of Natural Religion by Allen, Ethan
