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The relationship between self-consciousness and rationality is defined by philosophical debates regarding whether self-knowledge is a constitutive requirement for rational deliberation [1], [2]. While some theorists argue that self-consciousness is necessary for full rationality [1], [2], others, such as Hilary Kornblith, maintain skepticism regarding this connection [3], [4].
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claimHilary Kornblith and Doris (2015) express skepticism regarding the claim that there is a constitutive connection between self-consciousness and rationality.
claimNon-reflective creatures are considered by some theorists to lack the capacity for fully rational deliberation because they lack self-consciousness, even if they possess some degree of rationality.
claimSeveral philosophers, including Shoemaker (1988, 1994), Burge (1996), Moran (2001), Bilgrami (2006), and Boyle (2009, 2011), have argued that rationality requires self-knowledge, which implies self-consciousness.
claimHilary Kornblith expresses skepticism regarding the role of self-consciousness in rationality, a position discussed by Pust (2014), M. Williams (2015), and Smithies (2016).