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I find this nicely captures the difference between "rationality" and "reasonableness". A system can be rational but rest on unreasonable assumptions; a system m
by alexpetralia 2y ago
I find this nicely captures the difference between "rationality" and "reasonableness". A system can be rational but rest on unreasonable assumptions; a system may not be entirely rational but at least can have reasonable assumptions.
- bookaway 2y agoLet's not change the meaning of existing words needlessly please. It is not rational nor reasonable to insist on ignoring reality.
- bookaway 2y ago(can't edit the downvoted comment) for the curious, from Merriam Webster dictionary: rational 1 a - having reason or understanding b: relating to, based on, or agreeable to reason : reasonable From American Heritage dictionary: rational 1. Having or exercising the ability to reason 2. Consistent with or based on reason or good judgment; logical or sensible. It creates misunderstanding to choose to create a differentiation between two words that most people view as synonymous.