Rationality Through Reasoning
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Rationality Through Reasoning is a philosophical work by John Broome that analyzes how rational requirements govern our reasoning processes and connect our mental states.
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| Rationality Through Reasoning canonical | 1 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Rationality Through Reasoning Context triple: [John Broome, notableWork, Rationality Through Reasoning]
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A.
Rationality: What It Is, Why It Seems Scarce, Why It Matters
"Rationality: What It Is, Why It Seems Scarce, Why It Matters" is a non-fiction book by cognitive psychologist Steven Pinker that explores the nature of human reasoning, why people often think irrationally, and how better reasoning can improve individual and societal decision-making.
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B.
An Introduction to Reasoning
An Introduction to Reasoning is a foundational textbook on argumentation and critical thinking that presents Stephen Toulmin’s influential model of practical reasoning.
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C.
The Sentiment of Rationality
"The Sentiment of Rationality" is an essay by philosopher William James that explores how our need for emotional satisfaction and psychological comfort shapes what we consider rational belief.
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D.
Rules of Reasoning in Philosophy
Rules of Reasoning in Philosophy is a foundational set of methodological principles articulated by Isaac Newton in his Principia to guide scientific inquiry and rational explanation of natural phenomena.
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E.
Constructions of Reason
Constructions of Reason is a philosophical work by Onora O’Neill that develops a Kantian account of practical reason, autonomy, and justification in ethics and political philosophy.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Rationality Through Reasoning Target entity description: Rationality Through Reasoning is a philosophical work by John Broome that analyzes how rational requirements govern our reasoning processes and connect our mental states.
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A.
Rationality: What It Is, Why It Seems Scarce, Why It Matters
"Rationality: What It Is, Why It Seems Scarce, Why It Matters" is a non-fiction book by cognitive psychologist Steven Pinker that explores the nature of human reasoning, why people often think irrationally, and how better reasoning can improve individual and societal decision-making.
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B.
An Introduction to Reasoning
An Introduction to Reasoning is a foundational textbook on argumentation and critical thinking that presents Stephen Toulmin’s influential model of practical reasoning.
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C.
The Sentiment of Rationality
"The Sentiment of Rationality" is an essay by philosopher William James that explores how our need for emotional satisfaction and psychological comfort shapes what we consider rational belief.
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D.
Rules of Reasoning in Philosophy
Rules of Reasoning in Philosophy is a foundational set of methodological principles articulated by Isaac Newton in his Principia to guide scientific inquiry and rational explanation of natural phenomena.
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E.
Constructions of Reason
Constructions of Reason is a philosophical work by Onora O’Neill that develops a Kantian account of practical reason, autonomy, and justification in ethics and political philosophy.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (32)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf | philosophical work ⓘ |
| analyzes |
connections between mental states
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how rational requirements govern reasoning processes ⓘ |
| argues |
rational requirements connect attitudes such as beliefs and intentions
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rationality consists in responding correctly to reasons through reasoning ⓘ |
| author | John Broome NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| contributesTo |
contemporary debates on rational requirements
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contemporary debates on reasons and rationality ⓘ theory of reasoning ⓘ |
| examines |
difference between rationality and reasons
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how reasoning can be correct or incorrect ⓘ relations between beliefs, intentions, and other attitudes ⓘ |
| field |
epistemology
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ethics ⓘ metaethics ⓘ normative ethics ⓘ philosophy ⓘ philosophy of mind ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
normative force of rational requirements
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requirements of rationality ⓘ structure of reasoning ⓘ |
| hasForm | monograph ⓘ |
| hasPerspective | normative account of reasoning ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
academic philosophers
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researchers in rationality and decision theory ⓘ students of philosophy ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainTopic |
normativity
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practical reasoning ⓘ rationality ⓘ reasoning ⓘ theoretical reasoning ⓘ |
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