Value Reasoning, 1st ed. 2017 On the Pragmatic Rationality of Evaluation
Auteur : Rescher Nicholas
This book is a survey of key issues in the theory of evaluation aimed at exhibiting and clarifying the rational nature of the thought-procedures involved. By means of theoretical analysis and explanatory case studies, this volume shows how evaluation is?or should be?a rational procedure directed at appropriate objectives. Above all, it maintains the objectivity of rational evaluation.
1. Value Basics.- 2. Value Attribution.- 3. Rational Choice and Value Complementarity.- 4. Integration Problems.- 5. Rationality Issues.- 6. Rational Choice and Merit Complementarity.- 7. Circularity Issues.- 8. Evaluating Cognitive Significance.- 9. Epistemic Evaluation.- 10. Allocating Scientific Credit.- 11. Evaluating Contention Tenacity.
Date de parution : 07-2017
Ouvrage de 147 p.
14.8x21 cm
Date de parution : 05-2018
Ouvrage de 147 p.
14.8x21 cm