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In Minimal Rationality, Christopher Cherniak boldly challenges the myth of Man the the Rational Animal and the central role that the " perfectly rational agent" has had in philosophy, psychology, and other cognitive sciences, as well as in economics.

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This is a work which for the first time significantly brings together philosophy, psychology, and other cognitive sciences. The author challenges the widespread but uncritical view that man is a perfectly rational agent, and proposes instead a realistic model of man that reflects the limits on his cognitive resources. Cherniak (University of Maryland) persuasively argues that his model of man as a minimal epistemic agent serves better the goals of human sciences, including economics. The author clearly formulates the principles and develops a theory of minimal rationality. He makes novel use of the concepts and findings of cognitive psychology, including time, memory, and the theory of computational complexity. Cherniak also applies his theory of minimal rationality to the theory of knowledge. The author compares and contrasts the implications of his own theory with the views of such influential thinkers as Quine, Putnam, Davidson, and Dennett. The style of the book is clear and elegant. This is a notable contribution to philosophy and cognitive disciplines. Highly recommended for graduate students and advanced undergraduates in these areas.-R. Puligandla, University of Toledo