Definitions from Wiktionary (motivated reasoning)
▸ noun: The phenomenon of seeking out rational arguments in favor of a conclusion already reached for non-rational (chiefly emotional) reasons.
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▸ noun: The phenomenon of seeking out rational arguments in favor of a conclusion already reached for non-rational (chiefly emotional) reasons.
Similar:
emotional reasoning,
rationalisticism,
abductive reasoning,
metareasoning,
rationalism,
ratiocination,
method to one's madness,
mental gymnastics,
alogism,
self-justification,
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