A Corpus Study on the Normativity of Rationality

Key Points

• This research investigates whether rationality is viewed as a normative concept or merely descriptive.
• Conducted a corpus linguistic study on the usage of the term rationality.
• Analyzed language data to explore perceptions of rationality.
• Evaluated the normative versus descriptive interpretations of rationality.
• Findings indicate that rationality is commonly perceived as normative.
• Participants often associate rationality with standards of appropriateness.
• The study clarifies the role of rationality in theoretical discussions.