{"product_id":"rationality-through-reasoning-paperback","title":"Rationality Through Reasoning - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJohn Broome\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eRationality Through Reasoning\u003c\/i\u003e answers the question of how people are motivated to do what they believe they ought to do, built on a comprehensive account of normativity, rationality and reasoning that differs significantly from much existing philosophical thinking.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDevelops an original account of normativity, rationality and reasoning significantly different from the majority of existing philosophical thought\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes an account of theoretical and practical reasoning that explains how reasoning is something we ourselves do, rather than something that happens in us\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGives an account of what reasons are and argues that the connection between rationality and reasons is much less close than many philosophers have thought\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eContains rigorous new accounts of oughts including owned oughts, agent-relative reasons, the logic of requirements, instrumental rationality, the role of normativity in reasoning, following a rule, the correctness of reasoning, the connections between intentions and beliefs, and much else.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers a new answer to the 'motivation question' of how a normative belief motivates an action.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen we believe that we ought to do something, our belief very often motivates us to do it. But how does this happen? Offering a unique theory on the subject, \u003ci\u003eRationality Through Reasoning\u003c\/i\u003e argues that it can occur through the process of reasoning, which is a means by which we are able to motivate ourselves.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn the course of building his argument about motivation, the author develops a comprehensive account of normativity, rationality and reasoning. His account of reasoning -- both theoretical and practical -- is principally aimed at showing how reasoning is something we ourselves do, rather than something that happens within us. In addition, the book discusses what distinguishes correct from incorrect reasoning, and argues that we can improve our rationality by means of the activity of correct reasoning.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book presents a theory of rationality and normativity that differs significantly from the majority of existing philosophical thinking. In developing its comprehensive argument, it covers topics that include ought, reasons, responding to reasons, the logic of requirements, the structure of theoretical and practical rationality, the nature and correctness of reasoning, the role of language in reasoning, and much else.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This book is a masterclass in how to deploy illuminating examples and penetrating analyses to illuminate the connections between reasons, rationality, what ought to be done and intention.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eFrank Jackson\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Australian National University\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"We ought to be deeply grateful to John Broome for having shed so much light on the nature of rationality, reasons and reasoning. His book will set a new standard of clarity in the discussion of these difficult but fundamental topics.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003ePaul Boghossian\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNew York University\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn Broome\u003c\/b\u003e is White's Professor of Moral Philosophy at the University of Oxford, a fellow of Corpus Christi College, Oxford, and an Adjunct Professor of Philosophy at the Australian National University. He is the author of amongst others \u003ci\u003eWeighing Goods\u003c\/i\u003e (1991), \u003ci\u003eEthics Out of Economics\u003c\/i\u003e (1999), \u003ci\u003eWeighing Lives\u003c\/i\u003e (2004), and \u003ci\u003eClimate matters\u003c\/i\u003e (2012).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 328\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 8.9 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 26, 2013\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42173805625479,"sku":"9781118656051","price":63.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/aa3ce994b7a6ad19e4cc9fd32d2aff62.webp?v=1733370013","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/rationality-through-reasoning-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}