Do we reason with our hearts ?

The question “Do we reason with our hearts?” is a profound question at the intersection of science, philosophy and religion. The answer depends on what we mean by “heart” and “mind”. Let’s look at it from several angles: 1 From a scientific perspective: Does the “heart” think?

No. Physiologically, the heart does not have enough neurons to analyze information or make decisions like the brain does. The brain is the center of thinking, feelings, and decisions.

But…

💡 There is a constant communication between the heart and the brain. The heart sends neural and chemical signals that affect the brain’s centers of emotion and cognition. This is known as:

“Heart Intelligence” – an idea studied in fields such as neurocardiology, and suggests that heart rhythm influences mental and emotional clarity.

🧠💓 2. From the perspective of feeling and experience:

Feelings and emotional decisions are often attributed to the “heart” in human expression, such as:

              – “Follow your heart”

              – “Speak from the heart”

              – “My heart is uneasy”

These expressions indicate that emotional decisions are not made in the logical part of the brain alone, but that the “emotional brain” associated with the limbic system is involved.

📖 3. From a Qur’anic and linguistic perspective:

The Qur’an uses the word “heart” as a tool for understanding and rationalization:

“Have they not traveled on the earth, that they may have hearts with which to reason?”

(Surat al-Hajj: 46) This usage suggests that the “heart” here is not just a biological muscle, but a symbol of the center of inner feeling and perception – the equivalent of the “conscious self” in some contemporary theories.

✨ Conclusion:

– Biologically speaking: No, the heart doesn’t “make sense”; the brain does.

– Functionally and emotionally: Yes, the heart (or what it symbolizes) is involved in emotional decisions and influences thinking.

– Qur’anic and spiritual: The heart is the center of consciousness and insight, not just a blood pump. 🧠💓 So: We can be said to “reason with our hearts” when the meaning is a deep awareness connected to feeling and intuition, not just logical thinking