Rational Powers and Inaction

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  • Sarah K. Paul

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.4454/philinq.v11i1.443

Keywords:

Sergio Tenenbaum, instrumental rationality, trying

Abstract

This discussion of Sergio Tenenbaum’s excellent book, Rational Powers in Action, focuses on two noteworthy aspects of the big picture. First, questions are raised about Tenenbaum’s methodology of giving primacy to cases in which the agent has all the requisite background knowledge, including knowledge of a means that will be sufficient for achieving her end, and no significant false beliefs. Second, the implications of Tenenbaum’s views concerning the rational constraints on revising our ends are examined.

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2023-03-24

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