Rationality: meaning, definitions and examples

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rationality

 

[ หŒraสƒษ™หˆnalษ™dฤ“ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

critical thinking

Rationality refers to the quality or state of being rational, which involves using logic and reason to make decisions and form beliefs.

Synonyms

logic, reason, soundness

Examples of usage

  • Her rationality allowed her to approach problems with a clear and logical mindset.
  • Rationality is essential in making informed choices based on evidence and sound reasoning.
  • Impulsive decisions often lack rationality and may lead to regret later on.
Context #2 | Noun

economics

In economics, rationality is the assumption that individuals will make decisions based on maximizing their own self-interest.

Synonyms

self-interest maximization

Examples of usage

  • The concept of rationality in economics helps to predict how individuals will behave in certain situations.
  • Rationality plays a key role in understanding consumer behavior and market dynamics.

Translations

Translations of the word "rationality" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น racionalidade

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเคฐเฅเค•เคธเค‚เค—เคคเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Rationalitรคt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ rasionalitas

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะฐั†ั–ะพะฝะฐะปัŒะฝั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ racjonalnoล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅˆ็†ๆ€ง (ใ”ใ†ใ‚Šใ›ใ„)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rationalitรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ racionalidad

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท rasyonellik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ•ฉ๋ฆฌ์„ฑ (ํ•ฉ๋ฆฌ์„ฑ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนู‚ู„ุงู†ูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ racionalita

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ racionalita

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็†ๆ€ง (lวxรฌng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ racionalnost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skynsemi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั€ะฐั†ะธะพะฝะฐะปะดั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒแƒชแƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒแƒšแƒฃแƒ แƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rasionallฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ racionalidad

Etymology

The concept of rationality dates back to ancient Greek philosophy, particularly the works of Plato and Aristotle. It has evolved over time to become a fundamental principle in fields such as philosophy, psychology, economics, and decision theory. Rationality is often seen as the ability to think logically and make reasoned choices based on evidence and sound judgment.

See also: ratio, ratiocination, ratios.

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