Are rationals the social norms?

Authors

  • Rafael Plancarte Doctorado en Ciencia Política, Universidad de Guadalajara, Mexico.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32870/espiral.v22i64.2918

Keywords:

social norms, rationality, intentionality, cooperation, social order

Abstract

In this article, it is given a review of the study of social norms as one of the mechanisms that are present in the action of individuals and their relation to the theme of rationality. The need to get away from the functionalist explanations and attend microfoundations seeking explanations from an intentional approach arises. First, the externalist version of rational choice for the study of social norms is discussed. Then it gives a general tour through the sociology to identify the main criticisms of this version of rational choice. Finally, it opens a space to the internist version of rational choice to see what does it has to say on the subject, particularly from the perspective of Jon Elster. It is assumed in the conclusions that the two proposals of rational choice are complementary to approach the phenomenon of social norms.

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Author Biography

Rafael Plancarte, Doctorado en Ciencia Política, Universidad de Guadalajara, Mexico.

PhD Graduate from Doctorado en Ciencia Política, Universidad de Guadalajara, Mexico.

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Published

2015-08-17

How to Cite

Plancarte, R. (2015). Are rationals the social norms?. Espiral Estudios Sobre Estado Y Sociedad (eISSN: 2594-021X), 22(64), 9-40. https://doi.org/10.32870/espiral.v22i64.2918

Issue

Vol. 22 No. 64: Espiral 64 (september-december 2015)

Section

Teoría y Debate

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