Instead of jumping to conclusions, people with common sense often approach situations with logic. You can always tell when someone is able to use common sense in most situations they find themselves ...

In the 18th century, philosopher James Beattie compiled a list of 17 common-sense beliefs. A few are incontrovertible: “I exist”; “A whole is greater than a part”; “Virtue and vice are different”. But ...

Having common sense helps people understand the world around them and identify what they need to do to succeed. However, when someone doesn't have common sense, they find simple tasks more challenging ...

In my youth, I came to understand the term "common sense" as implying that though you may not have extensive knowledge about a topic or even extensive skill in reasoning, you likely have enough of ...