&gt;<i>Logical thinking is reasoning; just doing something because it feels obvious doesn&#x27;t sound like application of reasoning.</i><p>Reasoning is not abstract. Logical thinking has foundations and axioms -- and among those the idea that beings primarily try to help&#x2F;save&#x2F;advance&#x2F;spread&#x2F;enjoy&#x2F;take-care-of <i>themselves</i> is paramount.