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Faculty of Management and Accounting, Farabi University of Tehran
10.30471/mssh.2025.11196.2667
Abstract
Rationality is a concept in philosophy of the social sciences, playing a significant role both in theoretical dimensions and in practical applications. The notion of “reason” has undergone a historical transformation—from theoretical reason to modern instrumental reason. As one of the concepts in the humanities, rationality is complex
One of the challenges faced by scholars and theorists in this field is the absence of a unified understanding of rationality and its related aspects. In general, the main research question of this study is: “What is rationality, and what are the key features of its related dimensions?”
The purpose of this study is to provide a clearer understanding of the various aspects of rationality by drawing upon and synthesizing existing literature and theoretical background in the field of social sciences.
This article employs a descriptive–analytical approach to examine rationality in terms of its application within the social sciences.
Rationality cannot be defined as a unified concept; rather, it is categorized into different types, such as instrumental, value-oriented, theoretical, and practical rationality.
From an epistemological perspective, sources such as perception, memory, consciousness, and reason are identified as the foundations of rationality. These sources interact to form a network of knowledge and beliefs, none of which is epistemically sufficient on its own.
Modern instrumental rationality—emphasizing control and engineering of phenomena—has been criticized by thinkers such as Habermas, Nietzsche, and Heidegger.
the distinction between theoretical reason (concerned with the apprehension of truths) and practical reason (concerned with action and ethics) holds special importance.
Gaeini, A., & Adibbasmenj, A. (2025). A Systematic Approach of Rationality in Social Sciences with an Emphasis on Management Studies. Methodology of Social Sciences and Humanities, (), -. doi: 10.30471/mssh.2025.11196.2667
MLA
Abolfazl Gaeini; Alireza Adibbasmenj. "A Systematic Approach of Rationality in Social Sciences with an Emphasis on Management Studies". Methodology of Social Sciences and Humanities, , , 2025, -. doi: 10.30471/mssh.2025.11196.2667
HARVARD
Gaeini, A., Adibbasmenj, A. (2025). 'A Systematic Approach of Rationality in Social Sciences with an Emphasis on Management Studies', Methodology of Social Sciences and Humanities, (), pp. -. doi: 10.30471/mssh.2025.11196.2667
VANCOUVER
Gaeini, A., Adibbasmenj, A. A Systematic Approach of Rationality in Social Sciences with an Emphasis on Management Studies. Methodology of Social Sciences and Humanities, 2025; (): -. doi: 10.30471/mssh.2025.11196.2667
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