Download Aspects of Rationality PDF Book by Raymond S. Nickerson
Rationality . . . . is a crucial component of the self-image of the human species, not simply a tool for gaining knowledge or improving our lives and society. Understanding our rationality brings deeper insight into our nature and into whatever special status we possess. (Nozick, 1993, p. xii)
What is rationality? Is it best thought of as a property of individuals? Can it also be a property of groups? Of nations? Of a species? Is rationality a mark of humanity? Does our ability to reason set us apart from other species, as Aristotle claimed? If we are rational, why do we find ourselves so frequently in great difficulties that seem to be largely our own doing?
What is the relationship between rationality and intelligence, or knowledge? How does—how should—rationality constrain beliefs? How does rationality relate to goals, values and affect? To attitudes and motivation? To understanding and wisdom? What constitutes a rational explanation? A rational judgment or decision?
This book is motivated by these and similar questions. For the most part, the specific questions are all subsumed, however, under two generic ones: one normative and one empirical. The first is “What constitutes rationality?” The second is “What is the character of human reasoning, and, in particular, is it rational?”
- Full Book Name – Aspects of Rationality
- Author of this Book – Raymond S. Nickerson
- Language – English
- Book Genre – Economics
- Download Format – PDF
- Size – 3.06 MB
- eBook Pages – 514
Aspects of Rationality by Raymond S. Nickerson PDF Book
- Download Aspects of Rationality PDF Book by Raymond S. Nickerson Rationality . . . . is a crucial component of the self-image of the human species, not simply a tool for gaining knowledge or improving our lives and society. Understanding our rationality brings deeper insight into our nature and into whatever special status we possess. (Nozick, 1993, p. xii) What is rationality? Is it best thought of as a property of individuals? Can it also be a property of groups? Of nations? Of a species? Is rationality a mark of humanity? Does our ability to reason set us apart from other species, as Aristotle claimed? If we are rational, why do we find ourselves so frequently in great difficulties that seem to be largely our own doing? What is the relationship between rationality and intelligence, or knowledge? How does—how should—rationality constrain beliefs? How does rationality relate to goals, values and affect? To attitudes and motivation? To understanding and wisdom? What constitutes a rational explanation? A rational judgment or decision? This book is motivated by these and similar questions. For the most part, the specific questions are all subsumed, however, under two generic ones: one normative and one empirical. The first is “What constitutes rationality?” The second is “What is the character of human reasoning, and, in particular, is it rational?”
- Full Book Name – Aspects of Rationality
- Author of this Book – Raymond S. Nickerson
- Language – English
- Book Genre – Economics
- Download Format – PDF
- Size – 3.06 MB
- eBook Pages – 514
