Towards a theory of ignorance
The paper develops an argument for the criteria that a theory of ignorance should meet. It starts from the distinction between instrumental and non-instrumental action. Usually, the latter is considered irrational and the former rational as being based upon known cause-effect relations whilst the la...
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Main Author: | Adam FFORDE |
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Format: | article |
Language: | DE EN FR |
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Editura ASE Bucuresti
2020
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Online Access: | https://doaj.org/article/1d00d25449c24db2a4f3e028aa9edb57 |
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