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Normativity and Logic |
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Karpovich V.N. Doctor of Philosophy, Professor, kvn@philosophy.nsc.ru |
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PHILOSOPHY |
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165.1 |
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The paper shows the relations between rationality, normativity and logic as they are used in giving reasons for actions. Normativity is treated as an imperative for achieving intended (obligatory) aims. The author analyses different but logically related versions of normativity and defines the degrees of normativity – from strong normativity requiring rigorous compliance with the laws of rationality in all situations to weak normativity which takes into account the context or sphere of action of the rational agent The weak interpretation of normativity is related to a special type of motivation – reasons, subjectively defined rationality. The paper also shows conceptual relations between rationality and normativity, where rationality is treated as a system of logical rules. In this perspective normativity is instrumental and presupposes the philosophical worldview of the existence of an order in the world. Rationality can be considered normative in the sense that its rules serve as grounds for either performing an action or abstaining from it. This allows to consider logic as a means to an end, and normative in this respect for acting toward obligations and intentions.
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rationality, normativity, obligation, pattern, lawfulness, logic, reason, presuppositions. |
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