Be reasonable! That phrase, often patronizing or pleading, carries a wealth of meaning that goes far beyond a simple call for logic or rationality. There is a certain comfort in the words reason and reasonable. They suggest cooler heads, emotional restraint, and calm. They can also point toward a deliberate, thoughtful approach to problem-solving. In these uncertain times, reason is sorely needed to counter the impulsive, inflammatory words and actions that seem to occur with disturbing regularity. But what does it actually mean to lean into reason?
