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→Epistemic rationality
*'[[Epistemology|Epistemic]] rationality'' is about what we believe, whether our beliefs are rational given the evidence we have available to us. For example, Tom believes his teacher is an adulterer because he read it written on the walls of the school bathroom, and because he doesn't like his teacher. Tom's belief is irrational, because it is based on an unreliable source of knowledge (the bathroom wall) and his own personal dislike
*'[[Epistemology|Epistemic]] rationality'' is about what we believe, whether our beliefs are rational given the evidence we have available to us. For example, Tom believes his teacher is an adulterer because he read it written on the walls of the school bathroom, and because he doesn't like his teacher. Tom's belief is irrational, because it is based on an unreliable source of knowledge (the bathroom wall) and his own personal dislike
*''Instrumental rationality'' is about doing what is sensible given our goals. Tom wants to go to law school one day; but instead of studying he plays computer games. Tom's behavior is not rational, because it undermines the goal he has set for himself. On the other hand, if Tom wants to have a career as a janitor instead of going to law school, then playing computer games is not irrational for him.
*''Instrumental rationality'' is about doing what is sensible given our goals. Tom wants to go to law school one day; but instead of studying he plays computer games. Tom's behavior is not rational, because it undermines the goal he has set for himself. On the other hand, if Tom wants to have a career as a janitor instead of going to law school, then playing computer games is not irrational for him.
== Rational thinking ==
''See also:'' [[Rational thinking]]
[[Rational thinking]] refers to one's ability to process information/data and engage in [[decision making]] and [[problem solving]] based on [[logic]], facts, and evidence rather than on [[logical fallacies|illogical thinking]], [[irrational thinking]], [[delusion]]al thinking, [[cognitive bias]]es and personal biases.
== Epistemic rationality ==
== Epistemic rationality ==
*''The Thinker's Way: 8 Steps to a Richer Life'' by John Chafee. The Thinker's Way : 8 Steps to a Richer Life
*''The Thinker's Way: 8 Steps to a Richer Life'' by John Chafee. The Thinker's Way : 8 Steps to a Richer Life
* ''[[Predictably Irrational]], Revised and Expanded Edition: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions'' by Dr. Dan Ariely. ASIN: 0061353248. Harper Perennial. April 27, 2010
== See also ==
== See also ==
*[[Rational thinking]]
*[[Logic]]
*[[Logic]]
*[[Critical thinking]]
*[[Critical thinking]]
*[[Graham's hierarchy of disagreement]]
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