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[StephanieVanbryce]

The Failure of Rational Choice Philosophy

Rational choice philosophy promulgates a clear and compelling moral imperative: increase your wealth and power!



By JOHN MCCUMBER June 19, 2011, 5:35 pm

According to Hegel, history is idea-driven. According to almost everyone else, this is foolish. What can “idea driven” even mean when measured against the passion and anguish of a place like Libya?

http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/06/19/the-failure-of-rational-choice/?ref=opinion

......a brief history that I wish I didn't now know about, plus I barely understand it .. or yours either, that's why I posted this to you .......;)