Sets out a comprehensive theory of rationality applicable to both practical and theoretical reason. In both domains, this book explains the role of experience in grounding rationality, delineates the structure of central elements - particularly belief, desire and action - and attacks the egocentric view of rationality.
This book sets out a comprehensive theory of rationality applicable to both practical and theoretical reason. In both domains, Audi explains the role of experience in grounding rationality, delineates the structure of central elements - particuarly belief, desire and action - and attacks the egocentric view of rationality. He defends a rational altruism that supports important moral principles, and concludes with an account of global rationality - the overall rationality of persons.
The book has a particular strength in respect of its overall conception and another in respect of execution. The former is that it brings vividly to light some quite substantial points of contact and analogy between the projects of understanding and explicating theoretical reason on the one hand and practical reason on the other ... The latter strength is that there is an admirable clarity of presentation.
