Rationality and freedom are among the most profound and contentious
concepts in philosophy and the social sciences. In two volumes on
rationality, freedom, and justice, the distinguished economist and
philosopher Amartya Sen brings clarity and insight to these
difficult issues. This volume--the first of the two--is principally
concerned with rationality and freedom.
Sen scrutinizes and departs from the standard criteria of
rationality, and shows how it can be seen in terms of subjecting
one's values as well as choices to the demands of reason and
critical scrutiny. This capacious approach is utilized to
illuminate the demands of rationality in individual choice
(including decisions under uncertainty) as well as social choice
(including cost benefit analysis and environmental assessment).
Identifying a reciprocity in the relationship between
rationality and freedom, Sen argues that freedom cannot be assessed
independently of a person's reasoned preferences and valuations,
just as rationality, in turn, requires freedom of thought. Sen uses
the discipline of social choice theory (a subject he has helped to
develop) to illuminate the demands of reason and the assessment of
freedom. The latter is the subject matter of Sen's previously
unpublished Arrow Lectures included here.
The essays in these volumes contribute to Sen's ongoing
transformation of economic theory and social philosophy, and to our
understanding of the connections among rationality, freedom, and
social justice.
General
Imprint: |
The Belknap Press
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
April 2004 |
First published: |
March 2004 |
Authors: |
Amartya Sen
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Dimensions: |
235 x 162 x 36mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
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Pages: |
736 |
Edition: |
Revised |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-674-01351-3 |
Categories: |
Books >
Humanities >
Philosophy >
General
Books >
Philosophy >
General
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LSN: |
0-674-01351-4 |
Barcode: |
9780674013513 |
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