The value of rationality / Ralph Wedgwood. [electronic resource]

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wedgwood, Ralph, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Reason.

Rationalism.

Normativity (Ethics).

Philosophy of mind.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2017.

Summary:

Ralph Wedgwood gives a general account of what it is for states of mind and processes of thought to count as rational. Whether you are thinking rationally depends purely on what is going on in your mind, but rational thinking is a means to the goal of getting things right in your thinking, by believing the truth or making good choices.

Contents:

Is rationality normative?

The beginnings of an answer

'Rationally ought' implies 'can'

The pitfalls of 'reasons'

Objective and subjective 'ought'

Rationality as a virtue

Internalism re-explained

Why does rationality matter?

The aim of rationality: correctness

Conclusion: looking ahead.

Notes:

This edition previously issued in print: 2017.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on online resource; title from home page (viewed on August 21, 2017).

ISBN:

0-19-184197-8