Fall of Reason

[*fran*]

Also known as the corruption of reason. What does it mean in language i can understand. I need to include it in a A level essay about moraity and religion. I have search far and wide and can't find what it means anywhere? someone please help me. fran xxx

[Alphil_72]

I'm guessing here but in the context you're asking for perhaps it means a breakdown in civility, law, order, reasonable human behaviour thus leading to anarchy.

 

Anyone else feel free to contradict me.

[El D]

I would guess at 'when belief systems go bad'. the subjugation of rationality to an irrational belief system based on faith/hope whatever. Why do people believe in things they cannot prove? Because they want to - this is the fall of reason imo. The denial of proven reality and the acceptance of something they wish to be true. Like religion.