Reason and rationality represent crucial elements of the self-image of human beings and have unquestionably been among the most debated issues in Western philosophy. Many have tried to define the nature and standards of reason and rationality, what they could or ought to be, and under what conditions something can be said to be rational. This volume focuses instead on the relationships of reason and rationality to some relevant specific topics.
Maria Cristina Amoretti is post doctoral fellow in the department of philosophy at the University of Genoa, Italy. Her published works include Il triangolo dell’interpretazione: Sull’epistemologia di Donald Davidson, La mente fuori dal corpo: Prospettive esternaliste in relazione al mentale, and Piccolo trattato di epistemologia.
Nicla Vassallo is full professor of theoretical philosophy in the department of philosophy at the University of Genova. Her latest work includes Per sentito dire, Conoscenza e testimonianza, and Piccolo trattato di epistemologia