- Siberian Journal of Philosophy
- Archive
- 2018
- No. 2 (Vol. 16)
- Analytical philosophy, epistemology, and philosophy of science
Practical Normativity: Internal and External Reasons
Shevchenko A. A.
1. Institute of Philosophy and Law, SB RAS 8 Nikolaev Str., Novosibirsk, 630090, Russian Federation
2. Novosibirsk State University 1 Pirogov Str., Novosibirsk, 630090, Russian Federation
shev@philosophy.nsc.ru
The material was received by the Editorial Board: 01.02.2018
The paper considers the connection between normative statements and rational grounds (reasons) for action. It analyzes the nature of practical syllogism and its role in conceptions of practical rationality. The paper alsobrings to light the difficulties related to differentiating between normative and explanatory reasons and offers ways of bridging the gap between individual rationality and normativity.
Keywords: normativity, rationality, internal and external reasons, explanation, practical syllogism, counterfactual premises.
References: Shevchenko A. A. Practical Normativity: Internal and External Reasons. Siberian Journal of Philosophy. 2018, vol. 16, no. 2. P. 42–52. DOI: 10.25205/2541-7517-2018-16-2-42-52