What is there not strong social pressure to be a clear headed person of reason?

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In our society it is perfectly acceptable for someone to get angry if they are wronged. But science, philosophy, and introspection have all shown us that when one is angry, one is not rational and clearly thinking, not to mention the fact it does nothing to fix the problem. Because of these, rampant emotions like anger (and too many others to name) damage the outcomes of many endeavors, and in extreme instances, leading to war.

Since we know anger to not be conductive to rational thought, and thus not conducive to actualizing goals concluded from clear observation, why are such outbursts still tolerated as acceptable social behavior? If we all want a better world, that entails paying attention to the truths and facts of that world, and charting a rational and clear goal based on that analysis. Since emotions like anger are clearly a problem when infecting the minds of decision makers, why is there not a larger cultural taboo on this considering the direct ramifications of delusion?

Yesugi · Accepted Answer

Clear-headed people of reason are not liked because they are clear-headed.

Consider: if an airhead says something you like, that's great. If it's something you don't like, that's OK, too, because, well, who cares what an airhead thinks?

But when a clear-headed person of reason says something you don't like, you're on the spot. That's uncomfortable. It makes you think, and people find thinking is a chore, sometimes.

orderly logic · Answer

Thinking
Thinking is a mode of evaluation that is concerned with the truth or falsity of experience. It is based upon the intellectual comprehension of things and, in particular, of their conceptual interrelationships. It is a rational, systematic process that seeks to understand reality through analysis and logical inference.

Feeling
Feeling is an affective, sentimental function. It involves judging the value of things or having an opinion about them on the basis of our likes and dislikes. Experiences are therefore evaluated in terms of good and bad, pleasant or unpleasant, acceptable or unacceptable.
http://www.mdani.demon.co.uk/wword/types.htm
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Dear, roughly half of the population is hard-wired to base their decisions primarily on feeling...MALES, too. (The President of the United States is a perfect example --  regardless of his macho ACT. Conservative emotional males will typically try to conform to traditional standards of masculinity.)  Forget trying to reason with a "feeler". You can't argue emotion.
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I am of the opinion that your Buddhist monks employ *idealism*, not reason, to "dissuade their anger and such". Additionally, many feelers submit or acquiesce under tension.  Conflict distresses them so -- that is, until it is suggested to them that feelings can be neither right nor wrong. THEN watch the fireworks, i.e,  MY FEELINGS ARE RIGHT BECAUSE THEY ARE MY FEELINGS!!!!!!

Holiday Magic · Answer

I know, we really need to go "Back to the Future," or to "Pleasantville."  Seriously, back in the 50s and early 60s people had respect for others--what happened?  I'd say it had a lot to do with no parents being able to afford to stay home with their children.  Children are farmed out to sitters, daycares, and all sorts of organized activities--and rarely learn anything from their overworked, stressed-out parents.

darren m · Answer

academic freedom helps. open discussion of ideas  and listening to them. the make argument it suceeds or not. new ideas formed. classes where emotions roleplayed to be able to determine emotions and resolve problems. likely attempts can get to be too ''we are inthe zone'' if you understand me.

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