"instrumental rationality" meaning in English

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Noun

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  1. (philosophy) A specific form of rationality focusing on the most efficient or cost-effective means to achieve a specific end, but not in itself reflecting on the value of that end. Wikipedia link: instrumental rationality Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Philosophy Related terms: hypothetical imperative, is-ought problem, utility function Coordinate_terms: epistemic rationality, value rationality
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