Economic Rationality and Practical Reason

The theory of practical rationality does not belong to one academic discipline alone. There are quite divergent philosophical, economical, sociological, psychological and politological contributions. Sometimes the disciplinary boundaries impede theoretical progress. On the other hand it is an indica...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Nida-Rümelin, Julian
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Dordrecht Springer Netherlands 1997, 1997
Edition:1st ed. 1997
Series:Theory and Decision Library A:, Rational Choice in Practical Philosophy and Philosophy of Science
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Rationality and Morality
  • 2. Rational Choice: Extensions and Revisions
  • 3. Actions and Intentions
  • 4. Bayesian Consequentialism
  • 5. Formal Economic Rationality
  • 6. Non-consequentialist Economic Rationality
  • 7. Interpersonal Dependency of Preferences
  • 8. Practical Reason and Metapreferences
  • 9. The Plurality of Good Reasons
  • 10. Structural Rationality and Coherentism