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Rational and Moral Action

In: Rethinking Rational Choice Theory

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  • Jan Jonge

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The question of whether a state of affairs is desirable because it is desired or whether it is desired because it desirable only makes sense when this can be discussed in a somewhat objective way. This means that reasons can be advanced that support the claim that the properties of a state of affairs that is to be brought about (or to be avoided) are desirable (or not desirable). A connected discussion refers to the motivation to act. Rational choice theory endorses the classical argument that reasons require motivation and motivation requires a desire (though the desire may be located at the background). This argument is contained in the concept of a motivated reason. I have defended the relevance of Nagel’s concept of a motivated desire. Also the defence of this concept requires that arguments can be exchanged and that an autonomous decision is not simply equated with desiring what you want.

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  • Jan Jonge, 2012. "Rational and Moral Action," Palgrave Macmillan Books, in: Rethinking Rational Choice Theory, chapter 0, pages 199-206, Palgrave Macmillan.
    • Handle: RePEc:pal:palchp:978-0-230-35554-5_16
    DOI: 10.1057/9780230355545_16
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    1. Fam, Shun Deng & Xiong, Jieru & Xiong, Gordon & Yong, Ding Li & Ng, Daniel, 2014. "Post-Fukushima Japan: The continuing nuclear controversy," Energy Policy, Elsevier, vol. 68(C), pages 199-205.

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