Is rationality normative for reasoning?

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The reasoning view of rational normativity claims that structural rationality is normative for reasoning. Specifically, it claims that structural rationality gives us reasons to structure deliberation in ways that respect the requirements of rationality. This paper critically assesses the reasoning view. It argues that while the reasoning view might succeed in responding to arguments against the normativity of rationality, it is in tension with the motivations for thinking that rationality is normative in the first place. Moreover, proponents of the view do not offer any independent reason for thinking that the view is true. As such, we have no reason to accept the reasoning view.

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Item Type:	Article
Authors/Creators:	Brown, J.L.D. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3875-592X
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Keywords:	Philosophy; Philosophy and Religious Studies
Dates:	Published: 10 October 2024 Published (online): 10 October 2024 15 April 2024
Institution:	The University of Sheffield
Academic Units:	The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Arts and Humanities (Sheffield) > School of History, Philosophy and Digital Humanities
Depositing User:	Symplectic Sheffield
Date Deposited:	22 Oct 2024 15:03
Last Modified:	22 Oct 2024 15:03
Status:	Published online
Publisher:	Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Refereed:	Yes
Identification Number:	10.1007/s10670-024-00872-x
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID):	oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:218717

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