Rationality and Reasons

Abstract

When Ingmar and I discuss metaphysics or morality, our views are seldom far apart. But on the subjects of this paper, rationality and reasons, we deeply disagree. I had intended this paper to inclnde some discussion of Ingmar's views about these subjects. But, when I reread some of the relevant parts ofIngmar's published and unpublished work, it soon became clear that his arguments are much too subtle and wide-ranging for a brief discussion. So I shall say only that I don't yet have what seem to me good answers to some oflngmar's arguments. He is one of the people .whom I would most like to convince. But perhaps, when I tty to answer his arguments, he will convince me.