[coldtea]

>So what? Why is it logical to do the most obvious thing?

Because that's how logic works. We are not discussing Logic the mathematical formalism (A=A, A=C, A!=B => B!=C) here.

[icebraining]

I understand we are not discussing the mathematical formalism, but that doesn't answer my question.

Logical thinking is reasoning; just doing something because it feels obvious doesn't sound like application of reasoning. Many obvious things are reveled to be inadvisable when carefully considered.

Also, I don't believe that taking care of yourself is obvious if you remove emotions. Self-preservation is an emotional instinct, not some logical axiom.

[coldtea]

>Logical thinking is reasoning; just doing something because it feels obvious doesn't sound like application of reasoning.

Reasoning is not abstract. Logical thinking has foundations and axioms -- and among those the idea that beings primarily try to help/save/advance/spread/enjoy/take-care-of themselves is paramount.

[icebraining]

I don't see why would that be the case, frankly.