The critique of the traditional theory of rationality
This essay is concerned with exploring and analysing some of the criticisms levelled against a conception of rationality which has been variously described as, ~the contemplative account of knowledge~', and, ~the idealist conception of knowledge~, but which we shall call the traditional theory of rationality. The essay does not make any pretence at being a complete survey of the critical appraisals which this theory of rationality has received. It has confined itself to a selection of those theoretical contributions believed to be most useful in illustrating certain fundamental ideas embodied in the traditional theory.
Franklin, Robert Arthur
Politics ; Philosophy ; Religion ; Psychology
The critique of the traditional theory of rationality. This essay is concerned with exploring and analysing some of the criticisms levelled against a conception of rationality which has been variously described as, ~the contemplative account of knowledge~', and, ~the idealist conception of knowledge~, but which we shall call the traditional theory of rationality. The essay does not make any pretence at being a complete survey of the critical appraisals which this theory of rationality has received. It has confined itself to a selection of those theoretical contributions believed to be most useful in illustrating certain fundamental ideas embodied in the traditional theory.
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