Rationality and Transitivity in Social Explanation: Logical-Mathematical Aspects
Rationality and Transitivity in Social Explanation: Logical-Mathematical Aspects
Author(s): Ioan BirişSubject(s): Philosophy
Published by: Институт по философия и социология при БАН
Keywords: rationality; transitivity; social choices; social explanation.
Summary/Abstract: The term “rationality” is applied to many different things, from beliefs and preferences to decisions and choices, actions and behaviors, people, collectivities, and institutions. Therefore this paper will limit its considerations only to social preferences and choices in order to clarify the role of rationality in social explanation. The paper will focus on degrees of rationality, calling upon the concept of transitivity for help.
Journal: Balkan Journal of Philosophy
- Issue Year: VII/2015
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 65-70
- Page Count: 6
- Language: English
