About the book
In Minimal Rationality, Christopher Cherniak boldly challenges the myth of Man the the Rational Animal and the central role that the \"perfectly rational agent\" has had in philosophy, psychology, and other cognitive sciences, as well as in economics. His book presents a more realistic theory based on the limits to rationality which can play a similar generative role in the human sciences, and it seeks to determine the minimal rationality an actual agent must possess.
Editions of Minimal Rationality
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780262031226
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780262530873
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In Minimal Rationality, Christopher Cherniak boldly challenges the myth of Man the the Rational Animal and the central role that the \"perfectly rational agent\" has had in philosophy, psychology, and other cognitive sciences, as well as in economics. His book presents a more realistic theory based on the limits to rationality which can play a similar generative role in the human sciences, and it seeks to determine the minimal rationality an actual agent must possess.
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What is Minimal Rationality about?
In Minimal Rationality, Christopher Cherniak boldly challenges the myth of Man the the Rational Animal and the central role that the \"perfectly rational agent\" has had in philosophy, psychology, and other cognitive sciences, as well as in economics. His book presents a more realistic theory based on the limits to rationality which can play a similar generative role in the human sciences, and it seeks to determine the minimal rationality an actual agent must possess.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Minimal Rationality?
Society and Social Sciences > Psychology > Cognition and cognitive psychology
Where can I read a sample of Minimal Rationality?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780262031226
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Minimal Rationality?
Christopher Cherniak
Who is the Publisher of the book Minimal Rationality?
MIT Press
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Minimal Rationality is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780262031226) and paperback(ISBN 9780262530873)
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