The difference between rationality and intelligence

Abstract

Intelligence and rationality are distinct cognitive attributes. While it is commonly believed that intelligence implies rationality, research shows that rationality is not strongly correlated with intelligence. This is because rationality involves the ability to engage in reflective thought, to step back from one’s own thinking and correct its faulty tendencies. Intelligence, on the other hand, is more closely associated with raw intellectual horsepower, such as abstract reasoning and verbal ability. There is some evidence that rationality can be improved through training, suggesting that it is a skill that can be developed. – AI-generated abstract