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Routledge Apprehension: Reason in the Absence of Rules - Routledge

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Explore the complex relationship between reasoning and intuition in Apprehension: Reason in the Absence of Rules. Published by Routledge, this book examines the role of apprehension in the process of human thought. Lynn Holt challenges the idea that rationality can be limited to a strict set of rules. Instead, the author argues that a true understanding of reason must include intellectual virtues. By focusing on the virtue of apprehension, described as an acquired disposition to see things correctly, Holt provides a new way to look at how we process information. The text sets out clear problems, defines necessary vocabulary, and questions common assumptions about how we think. This work is essential for readers interested in how rationality remains defensible through intellectual character rather than just following logic-based instructions. Drawing on an Aristotelian conception of intellectual virtue and applying examples from the sciences, this book offers a deep dive into how we perceive truth. It is a significant contribution to the study of historiography and the philosophy of science, making it a valuable resource for students and scholars seeking to understand the boundaries of human reason.

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Examines the role of apprehension in reasoning and how it functions when rules are absent.

Argues for a robust conception of rationality that includes essential intellectual virtues.

Defines the virtue of apprehension as an acquired disposition to see things correctly.

Uses an Aristotelian framework to explore the concept of intellectual virtue.

Includes practical examples from the sciences to support philosophical arguments.

Provides a clear vocabulary and sets boundaries for the study of reasoning and rationality.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0754606635
Category: Books > Subjects > History > Historical Study & Educational Resources > Historiography
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 10 December 2002
Listed Since: 02 February 2007

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