Are there many types of rationality?

Abstract

This paper has three basic objectives. First, it summarizes the general theories of rationality that are currently available in the social sciences. Secondly, it describes the specificity of Boudon’s approach to rationality in contrast to the previous ones. Finally, it suggests a few ways in which this approach can be enhanced and complemented in order to achieve a solid theory on the interpretation of human actions in a social world.

Keywords

• Boudon
• axiological rationality
• cognitive rationality
• ordinary rationality
• explanation