If rationality means "thinking and acting in accordance with reason," then a person can be rational
A)only if that person has true beliefs.
B)even if that person's beliefs turn out to be false.
C)even if that person's beliefs are not coherent.
D)only if that person has no presuppositions .

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Rationality is based on the process of reasoning, rather than the ultimate truth of one's beliefs. It is possible for a person to have rational thoughts and actions based on false beliefs or incomplete information. Coherence of beliefs and absence of presuppositions may contribute to rationality, but they are not necessary conditions.

If Rationality Means "Thinking and Acting in Accordance with Reason