Reconstructing rationality : agency and inquiry in John Dewey's project as a foundation for social and urban planning

The aim of this thesis is to develop a new concept of rationality in the field of planning and policy design. The argument maintains that classical pragmatism, in particular John Dewey's work, holds the key for a thorough and timely reconstruction of deliberative rationality. The current projec...

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Main Author: Dorstewitz, Philipp
Published: London School of Economics and Political Science (University of London) 2008
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.645718