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Can quasi-cyclical preferences be rational?

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: One important dimension in the work of José Luis Bermúdez concerns broadening our ideal of deliberational rationality beyond the narrow confines of standard rational decision theory. In this vein, he (2022) presents two bold claims: (i) there are ‘quasi-cyclical preferences’. (ii) Quasi-cyclical preferences can be rational. These claims contradict received wisdom in decision theory. I shall critically discuss both claims, expressing doubts as to whether there are quasi-cyclical preferences, and whether they can be rational.

Source: THEORIA An International Journal for Theory History and Foundations of Science

DOI: 10.1387/theoria.26006

Author: Daniel Dohrn

Institution: University of Milan

Language: English

Topic: Decision-Making and Behavioral Economics

Subfield: General Decision Sciences

Field: Decision Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: diamond

Funders: Università degli Studi di Milano, Dipartimenti di Eccellenza

Award: G1303340219