Rational reconstruction — is a philosophical and linguistic method that systematically translates intuitive knowledge of rules into a logical form. [ * Habermas, Jurgen. (1979). Communication and the Evolution of Society. Toronto: Beacon Press.] In other words, it is an… … Wikipedia
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy — (REBT) is a comprehensive, active directive, philosophically and empirically based psychotherapy which focuses on resolving emotional and behavioral problems and disturbances and enabling people to lead happier and more fulfilling lives. REBT was … Wikipedia
Rational expectations — is an assumption used in many contemporary macroeconomic models, and also in other areas of contemporary economics and game theory and in other applications of rational choice theory. Since most macroeconomic models today study decisions over… … Wikipedia
Rational egoism — is the thesis that the pursuit of one s own self interest is always rational. [Baier (1990), p. 201; Gert (1998), p. 69; Shaver (2002), §3; Moseley (2006), §2.] The view is a normative form of egoism. However, it is different from other forms of… … Wikipedia
Rational mysticism — Rational mysticism, which encompasses both rationalism and mysticism, is a term used by scholars, researchers, and other intellectuals, some of whom engage in studies of how altered states of consciousness or transcendence such as trance, visions … Wikipedia
Rational ignorance — is a term most often found in economics, particularly public choice theory, but also used in other disciplines which study rationality and choice, including philosophy (epistemology) and game theory.Ignorance about an issue is said to be rational … Wikipedia
Rational choice theory — This article is about a theory of economics. For Rational Choice Theory as applied to criminology, see Rational choice theory (criminology). Economics … Wikipedia
Rational addiction — The hypothesis that addictions (to heroin, tobacco, television, etc.) can be usefully modeled as a specific kind of rational, forward looking, optimal consumption plans. The canonical theory is due to Kevin M. Murphy and Nobel Prize Winner Gary S … Wikipedia
Empirical — Based on experience and observation, rather than systematic logic. Experienced physicians often use empirical reasoning to make diagnoses, based on having seen many cases over the years. Less experienced physicians are more likely to use… … Medical dictionary
Rational Planning Model — The rational planning model is the process of realizing a problem, establishing and evaluating planning criteria, create alternatives, implementing alternatives, and monitoring progress of the alternatives. It is used in designing neighborhoods,… … Wikipedia
Empirical formula — Formula For mu*la, n.; pl. E. {Formulas}, L. {Formul[ae]}. [L., dim. of forma form, model. See{Form}, n.] 1. A prescribed or set form; an established rule; a fixed or conventional method in which anything is to be done, arranged, or said. [1913… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
