Contending that only a normative theory of rationality can be adequate to the complexities of the subject, this book explains and defends the view that rationality consists of the intelligent pursuit of appropriate objectives. Rescher considers the mechanics, rationale, and rewards of reason, and argues that social scientists who want to present a theory of rationality while avoiding the vexing complexities of normative deliberations must amend their perspective of the rational enterprise.
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Contending that only a normative theory of rationality can be adequate to the complexities of the subject, this book explains and defends the view that rationality consists of the intelligent pursuit of appropriate objectives. Rescher considers the mechanics, rationale, and rewards of reason, and argues that social scientists who want to present a theory of rationality while avoiding the vexing complexities of normative deliberations must amend their perspective of the rational enterprise.
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Good Condition. Former academic library book, with library bookplate to front pastedown; ink stamps to endpapers, crossed through in red to indicate de-accessioned; small patch of glue residue at foot of spine where label has been removed. No dust jacket. Pages are free from notes or highlighting. Solid, secure bindings. In good order overall. Publisher's note: An analysis and defence of the view that rationality consists in the intelligent pursuit of appropriate objectives, considering the mechanics, rationale and rewards of reason. The central thesis is that only a "normative" theory of rationality can be adequate to the complexities of the subject. Size: 22.4 x 14.6 x 2.3 cm. xi, 234 pp. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Philosophy; Rationalism; Reason; Reasoning; ISBN: 0198244355. ISBN/EAN: 9780198244356. Add. Inventory No: 230312ROSL006012.
Publisher:
Clarendon Press/Oxford University Press
Published:
1988
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
17912810092
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Very Good- in Good+ jacket. Very Good-Black colored boards with gold type on spine. Pages are crisp and clean. DJ does show some slight wear and rubbing around the top and bottom of edges. Few pages contain highlighting. Professional book dealer since 1975. All orders are processed promptly and carefully packaged.
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