Lewis's distinction is not between rational and causal processes, but between rational and merely causal processes; reasoning involves rational inference (following reasons) which is logically distinct from causal connections, even if they are neurologically correlated.

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James Orr

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These are not causal connections... may be identified and correlated with causal, neurophysiological connections, but they're not the same thing.

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The Magician’s Twin, with David Berlinski, Stephen Meyer, and James Orr | Uncommon KnowledgeHoover Institution
Created: 8/11/2026, 1:45:57 AM

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