Quantifying rationality: A critical evaluation of self-interest
Date of Publication
2009
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts Major in Philosophy
Subject Categories
Philosophy
College
College of Liberal Arts
Department/Unit
Philosophy
Thesis Adviser
Jeremiah Joven B. Joaquin
Defense Panel Chair
Dante Luis P. Leoncini
Defense Panel Member
Gansham T. Mansukhani
Dennis D. G. Apolega
Abstract/Summary
This thesis investigates the relation between rationality in decision-making.
People have long been tackling the subject of rationality. It entails the use of reason in decision making. But what makes decision rational? We make choices everyday. Some are said to be rational and some are not. If given the chance to make a decision again from the same event, it is clear that we will either choose the same [rational] option or will do better than the previous one one would most likely not wish to choose the irrational. Human beings would want to grasp what is rationality in a decision in order to be able to choose the better ones.
There will be four theories explaining the rationality of decision-making, and these will be inspected here, namely: quantitative, qualitative, relativist, and skeptical. The objective of this paper is to show which one will be the most effective approach in explaining rationality of decision-making.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU15064
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
52 leaves ; 28 cm.
Keywords
Rationalism; Decision making
Recommended Citation
Lim, M. L. (2009). Quantifying rationality: A critical evaluation of self-interest. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/2340