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
Do not believe what is contrary to reason, and never deceive yourself or others.
From British Socialism An Examination of Its Doctrines, Policy, Aims and Practical Proposals by Barker, J. Ellis
Voluntarily to cross the kindly boundary was contrary to reason.
From The Open Question a tale of two temperaments by Robins, Elizabeth
To believe this is an act of faith, not of reason; though it is not contrary to reason, as no faith should be or long can be.
From Appearances Being Notes of Travel by Dickinson, G. Lowes (Goldsworthy Lowes)
Popular rationalism asserts that the doctrine of the Trinity is contrary to reason.
From A Critical History of Greek Philosophy by Stace, W. T. (Walter Terence)
