The Normativity of Rationality

The Normativity of Rationality discusses the question of whether we should avoid irrationality and presents a new solution to the problems arising from the common assumption of rationality. It defends a reason-response conception of rationality, an evidence-relative account of reasons, and an explanation of structural irrationality in terms of these accounts.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 328 pages
Publication date: 14 July 2021
Publisher: Oxford University Press

Sometimes, our intentions and beliefs can be structured in a way that reveals our irrationality. The Normativity of Rationality delves into the question of whether we should strive to avoid such irrationality. Benjamin Kiesewetter presents a fresh perspective on this issue by proposing a solution to the challenges arising from the widespread assumption that we should be rational. This argument encompasses various aspects of normativity theory, including the nature and content of rational requirements, the prerequisites for criticism, and the role of reasons in deliberation and advice.

Kiesewetter conducts a comprehensive and meticulous examination of the problems discussed in the literature. Through this analysis, he offers a robust defense of a reason-response conception of rationality, a novel account of reasons that is relative to evidence, and an explanation of structural irrationality in terms of these accounts.

In conclusion, The Normativity of Rationality provides a thought-provoking exploration of the nature and value of rationality. By challenging the common assumption and offering a novel solution, Kiesewetter contributes to our understanding of normativity and its implications for our beliefs and actions.

Weight: 504g
Dimension: 233 x 154 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780192845849