The Ambivalences of Rationality Ancient and Modern Cross-Cultural Explorations
Cross-cultural examination of rationality and the irrational across ancient societies (Greece and China especially) and modern ones (as revealed by ethnography). Are rationality and the irrational well-defined universals or merely cultural constructs? Thi
Cross-cultural examination of rationality and the irrational across ancient societies (Greece and China especially) and modern ones (as revealed by ethnography). Are rationality and the irrational well-defined universals or merely cultural constructs? This study shows how to avoid the weaknesses of both extreme positions.
