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RE: Being Rational in an Irrational System, Sane to the Insanity
There is a connection between truth and reason, obviously. But Rationality is not reason. Do not confuse this. For precision of language toward the factual world is the solution (regardless the moral system) - the ultimate and last source of stability in a topsy-turvy world.
Rationalizing isn't the same as being rational and reasonable. And we use reason to rationalize and justify or excuse things, sure. If you look into the root of the two words, they have the same root, in ratio. There are overlaps.
You're absolutely right. In everyday usage the correct relationship between rationale, rationality, rational, rationalization and reason is so utterly jumbled that the confusion seeps into intelligent conversation, even our thinking. I thought this is case with your article. I should of said this. This is what I mean.