Marcel Duchamp

Rational intelligence is dangerous and leads to ratiocination. The painter is a medium who doesn't realize what he is doing. No translation can express the mystery of sensibility, a word, still unreliable, which is nevertheless the basis of painting or poetry, like a kind of alchemy.

French Artist

Often used in contexts involving problem-solving or detective stories, indicating careful thought.

Detective Work

Carries a formal tone; appropriate in academic or intellectual discussions.

Academic Tone

Implies a complex and thorough process of thinking, not just simple reasoning.

Complex Thinking

Often used to describe thought processes that are meant to persuade or convince others.

Persuasive Language

Suggests a sequence of thoughts or statements that logically follow from one another.

Logical Sequence

Favored in literary or rhetorical contexts; not commonly used in casual conversation.

Ratiocination