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
I lay down the rule with these restrictions; though I know it is generally laid down more largely, that acts of parliament contrary to reason are void.
From Commentaries on the Laws of England Book the First by Blackstone, William, Sir
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
While the ignorant man thus gorges his mind with fooleries and absurdities, he spurns at the discoveries of science as impositions on the credulity of mankind, and contrary to reason and common sense.
From Popular Education For the use of Parents and Teachers, and for Young Persons of Both Sexes by Mayhew, Ira
Philosophy of the kind you mention is excellent, and forms a basis for Gn�sis which is not contrary to reason, though it is above it.
From The Gnôsis of the Light by Lamplugh, F.
