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They avoid emotional reasoning from "summary" of Critical Thinking by David McKay
Emotional reasoning is a common cognitive bias that can hinder critical thinking. When individuals engage in emotional reasoning, they allow their feelings and emotions to dictate their beliefs, decisions, and actions. This can lead to irrational thinking and poor decision-making based on subjective feelings rather than objective evidence. By avoiding emotional reasoning, individuals can approach situations with a more rational and logical mindset. This involves setting aside personal biases and emotions in order to evaluate information objectively. Instead of letting emotions cloud their judgment, individuals who avoid emotional reasoning focus on analyzing facts, evidence, and logical reasoni...
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