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Principle of Infinite Reason

A principle that there are infinitely many forms of reason, each with its own standards, and that reasoning itself can be infinite in its iterations (e.g., recursive justification). It rejects the idea that reason has a finite foundation or a single set of rules, embracing the open‑endedness of rational inquiry.
Principle of Infinite Reason Example: “The principle of infinite reason reminds us that every ‘why’ can be met with another ‘why’—justification is potentially endless.”
by Abzugal Nammugal Enkigal March 24, 2026
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