text: does reasoning presumes thinking but thinking does not presume reasoning?   the lastest research seems to show that reasoning, or solving a problem by logic, does not necessarily presume thinking.  >> emotions are postcards from our genes telling us in a direct and nonsymbolic manner about life and death. -- allen lane >>   thinking of course can be idle daydreaming, recalling sequences of events etc. no reasoning needed some times.  >> in this world [there] are very few things made  from logic alone. it is illogical for a man to be too logical. some things we must just let stand. the mystery is more important than any possible explanation . . . the searcher after truth must search with humanity. ruthless logic is the sign of a limited mind. the truth can only add to the sum of what you know, while a harmless mystery left unexplored often adds to the meaning of life. when a truth is not so important, it is better left as a mystery. -- bryce courtenay >>