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Author: Ivan Phillips

Rationalist, author of "Textbook Rationality"

Epistemic vs. Instrumental Rationality

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While epistemic rationality is about creating the most accurate map of reality, instrumental rationality is about winning at the game of life.

Ivan Phillips February 21, 2021 February 21, 2021 Ideal Rationality
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A Rational Renaissance

Rationality training would provide students with specific skills, teaching them how to reason and how to anticipate cognitive bias. Yet, the knowledge of what rationality is maybe culturally more important than the technical knowledge about how to reason.

Ivan Phillips April 2, 2018 February 21, 2021 Culture / Ideal Rationality / Philosophy
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