Aspects of rationality : reflections on what it means to be rational and whether we are / Raymond S. Nickerson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Nickerson, Raymond S.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Rationalism--Psychological aspects.

Rationalism.

Psychology--Philosophy.

Psychology.

Physical Description:

vii, 503 pages ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

New York : Psychology Press, [2008]

Summary:

Aspects of Rationality: Reflections on What It Means to be Rational and Whether We Are examines and explores the many unanswered questions about human rationality by asking: What does it mean to be rational, and to reason well and effectively? How does rationality relate to our knowledge and beliefs, our values, our judgments, and our decisions? Are we rational as individuals? As a species? In this book, Dr. Raymond S. Nickerson discusses much of the experimental research that has been done on reasoning as it relates to the question of human rationality, and comes to conclusions not typically offered by current volumes discussing this subject. Some of the many chapters include: The search for standards of rationality, Intelligence and knowledge, Goals, values, and affect, Preference and judgment, Understanding and wisdom.

Contents:

1 What Is Rationality? 1

2 The Search for Standards of Rationality 37

3 Intelligence and Knowledge 71

4 Beliefs 113

5 Goals, Values, and Affect 175

6 Explanations 209

7 Preference and Judgment 253

8 Decision and Choice 285

9 Understanding and Wisdom 323

10 The Relativity of Rationality 357

11 Conclusions and a View 389.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 421-488) and index.

ISBN:

9781841694870

1841694878

OCLC:

166372649