Rationality And Well-Being

by Zoe Pollock

The eternal fight over religion and rhetoric was reignited this week, fueled by the basic question: should atheists should be nicer? Quinn O'Neill at 3QD voted for moderation:

Let's assume that the value of reason ultimately lies in its ability
to improve well-being.  Reason and empiricism have brought us great
scientific discoveries, lifesaving medicines, and technologies that
our lives longer and healthier.  It's undeniable that rationality can
improve well-being.

It...