Rationality, Decision-Making, the Counseling Principle

Author
Reza Akbari
Assistant Professor, Department of Philosophy and Theology, Faculty of Theology, Islamic Studies and Guidance, Imam Sadiq (AS) University, Tehran, Iran
10.30497/smt.2007.99
Abstract
A viable decision-making is a rational one so it is included in practical rationality. Practical rationality is based on theoretical rationality, which means connection with that via decision-making. Limitations of time and human faculties show the impossibility of linking decision-making to theoretical and practical rationality by adopting an idealistic approach. An objective stance is needed here. Tending towards the ideal, despite the impossibility of reaching it, sheds light on the status of counselling in decision-making. This status would necessitate special characteristics for the parties involved and can provide the possibility of a mechanized counselling.
Keywords
Decision-making
theoretical rationality
practical rationality
counseling
cognitive faculties
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  • Receive Date 21 March 2007
  • Revise Date 21 May 2007
  • Accept Date 19 April 2007