Common sense is often an abstract concept, defined both by an individual's mindset and their shared beliefs in a community, according to a PNAS study. While many people believe they have common sense ...

While what counts as common sense is generally subjective, it’s often characterized by the cluster of beliefs and judgments that most people in a given culture share. In short, a person with common ...

This story originally published on Oct. 22, 2025. The idea of "common sense" has been central to American politics since the founding of the United States. Politicians still use the phrase all the ...

Because common sense is the key to understanding America’s original design at every level, America was long known as “The Common Sense Nation.” Now, President Trump and his “common sense revolution” ...

From sharp wit to strong personal boundaries, people with true common sense are defined by their small rituals and habits. Depending on the environment they're in and the people they're around, their ...

The idea of "common sense" has been central to American politics since the founding of the United States. Politicians still use the phrase all the time — perhaps none more so than Donald Trump. The ...