Irrational
"Irrational" describes something that lacks mathematical rationality or logical consistency. The term spans multiple domains, each with distinct meanings.
Meanings
- Irrational (mathematics) — Numbers that cannot be expressed as a ratio of integers, like π or √2
- Irrational (psychology) — Thoughts, beliefs, or behaviors that defy Logic and reason
- Irrational (economics) — Decisions that contradict expected utility maximization
- Irrational (philosophy) — Aspects of existence or experience that resist rational explanation
Related
Numbers, Logic, Ancient Greek Mathematics, Calculus, Quantum Field Theory