concepts & philosophies
power and methodological issues
power and social psychology
decision making
power and social theory
theories of ethics
truth claims
modern political theory
scientific method
concepts
key debates in power
Rationality is a disputed concept in the social sciences that has been used in different ways in discussions of power, interests, freedom, and related concepts. In this entry, rationality will be discussed in two guises: first, instrumental rationality, as used in rational choice theory; second, substantive rationality, as used in continental philosophy. [Source: Encyclopedia of Power; Rationality]
rationality
reason (rationalism)
Rational Choice Theory