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Tylor and Robertson Smith agreed, however, that what Tylor called the “essential rationality of primitive peoples” linked the savage past and the civilized present.

Early modern Europe was sufficiently complex linguistically, politically and religiously—and sufficiently analytical—for its revival of Greco-Roman rationality to herald an era of modern critique.

Prosecutors also made the case that Button's level of mental illness did not substantially impair her judgement and rationality.

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Prosecutors made the case that her level of mental illness did not meet the criteria for manslaughter, where someone's judgement and rationality is substantially impaired.

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"For us, the migratory phenomenon is not only a question of moral principles, solidarity and dignity, but also one of rationality," the prime minister said.

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