rationality vs. emotionality theme

The allegedly rational parts of the human psyche are contrasted with its emotional parts. For example, the claim might be made that there are cognitive tasks in which emotional people excel far beyond what more rational people can manage, or vice versa.

6 total · 2 choice · 2 major · 2 minor

StoryLevelMotivation
ent1x17 choice T'Pol was overwhelmed with emotions when she ceased her nightly meditations at the behest of a band of visiting Vulcan dissidents.
voy2x24 choice Tuvix balanced the rationality of Tuvok and emotionality of Neelix
movie: Star Trek (2009) major Spock felt conflicted between his Vulcan rationality and his human emotions that made him grieve over the destruction of his home world.
voy3x02 major young Tuvok was overly rational aboard Sulu's ship
ent3x05 minor T'Pol mentioned that Vulcans used to be barbarous people but became peaceful through the suppression of their emotions.
ent3x21 minor Alternate reality T'Pol urged T'Pol to embrace her emotions. Lorian had to balance his Human emotions with his Vulcan rationality.