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instrumental rationality

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.05 in modern English

Syllables
in-stru-men-tal ra-tional-i-ty
IPA
28
Scrabble Score
23
Letters
7
Syllables
12
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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.

Uncountable

Usage

Phrases

hypothetical imperative is-ought problem utility function

Frequently Paired Words

hypothetical imperative is-ought problem utility function epistemic rationality value rationality

Questions

What does instrumental rationality mean?
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.

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