A racionalidade instrumental
Example: A racionalidade instrumental guia as decisões práticas na empresa.
Definition
"A racionalidade instrumental" refers to a type of reasoning focused on selecting the most efficient means to achieve specific goals, often emphasizing practical outcomes and effectiveness in decision-making, particularly in contexts like business or technology.
Etymology
The phrase "a racionalidade instrumental" comes from Portuguese, combining "racionalidade" (rationality), derived from Latin 'rationalitas', meaning reason or logic, and "instrumental", relating to instruments or tools. It reflects the concept of rationality as a tool for achieving particular ends, a notion popularized in philosophy and social sciences.
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