"practical reason" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} practical reason (uncountable)
  1. (philosophy) The use of reason to decide how to act. Wikipedia link: practical reason Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Philosophy Related terms: theoretical reason, speculative reason, pure reason, instrumental reason, instrumental rationality
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