in Hebrew there’s a synonym for rationalization that stems from the word “excuse” (“הַתְרָצָה”). i think it’s quite fitting, as that’s basically the process. you decide on a conclusion and excuse you way backward from it so it seems rational.
what do you think?
I’m not very good in English so I’m not sure, if we create a word for it that stems from excuse, what it would be—have any suggestions?
I didn’t know that was the word for excuse, but I think it’s an excellent word itself to use for rationalization. No synonym required. ״רצה״ is the root for “want” and “הַתְרָצָה” is the the reflexive conjugation, so it’s approximately “self-wanting.” Which is exactly what rationalization is—reasoning towards what you want to be true.
in Hebrew there’s a synonym for rationalization that stems from the word “excuse” (“הַתְרָצָה”). i think it’s quite fitting, as that’s basically the process. you decide on a conclusion and excuse you way backward from it so it seems rational.
what do you think?
I’m not very good in English so I’m not sure, if we create a word for it that stems from excuse, what it would be—have any suggestions?
I didn’t know that was the word for excuse, but I think it’s an excellent word itself to use for rationalization. No synonym required. ״רצה״ is the root for “want” and “הַתְרָצָה” is the the reflexive conjugation, so it’s approximately “self-wanting.” Which is exactly what rationalization is—reasoning towards what you want to be true.
sorry, i made a communication error. “הַתְרָצָה” is the other word for rationalization in Hebrew, it stems from the word for excuse which is “תירוץ”.
Oh, right. Once upon a time I knew that was the word. Thanks.