La rationalité instrumentale
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Definition
"La rationalité instrumentale" refers to the type of reasoning focused on selecting the most effective means or strategies to achieve specific goals or ends, often prioritizing efficiency and practical outcomes over moral or intrinsic considerations.
Etymology
The term "la rationalité instrumentale" originates from the French words 'rationalité,' meaning rationality, and 'instrumentale,' relating to instruments or means. It reflects the philosophical concept where reason is seen as a tool or instrument for achieving desired objectives, a notion that gained prominence in modern philosophy and social sciences.
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instrumental rationality