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Can rational thought exist without language?

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MasterofNone · 26-30, M
Depends on the nature of rationality.
There are three forms of thinking available to humans :-
Intuition, intellect and instinct.
Intuition doesn't require language but it's not rational either.
Intellect requires both language and rationality.
Instinct doesn't require language but decisions based on it are often products of very simple rational thinking.
Like, I should defend myself because the other person is about to attack me.