Comment on Rationally Irrational

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 16:50:29 GMT

So, sometimes actions that are generally considered rational lead to bad results in certain situations. I agree with this.

Well said! I was not trying to attack the use of rationality as a method, but rather to attack the immoderate use of this method. Rationality is a good and powerful tool for acting intentionally, but should there not be some regulation in its use? You state

To say that rationality itself is a problem leaves us completely unable to act.

I would counter: To say that there is no problem with rationality leaves us completely without reason to suspend action.

As you have suggested, rationality is a tool for action. Are there not times when it is harmful to not act? Are there no reasons to suspend action?

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