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V5 on 1.6.1: Concept Map of Rationality and its Function in Society (Robbins)

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is to equip society
with
The Function of Rationality in a Society  
results from
A Long Run Plan For its
Multiple Ends
Using Scarce Resources
at its Disposal
Deliberation About
Given Social, and Technical Conditions,
and
Given System of Ends
Deliberation ::
Intention dominate all valuations, and decisions.

Awareness of implications precedes decisions.
Strategic Perspective:: 
Long run perspective dominates over short run.

Analysis of dynamics takes preference over analysis of statics.
Logical Decisiveness:: 
All results are essentially conclusive, and not merely suggestive.

Logical necessity of the Given Data dominates universally.
results from
Awareness:: 
Relevant freely available information is collected and organized for analysis.

Costlier is subject to cost-benefit.  
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