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 ...

Having common sense is a distinct type of intelligence, one that differs from being book-smart. People with common sense use their innate street smarts, especially when it comes to making life's ...

Quietly, steadily, and effectively, our American society has lost its common sense and ability to engage in critical thinking. Even though our human nature is hardwired for some degree of cooperation ...

While practical judgment and reasoning differ depending on the person, there are very specific traits easy to spot in people ...