Dilemma of Rationality of Public Decision-Making and Its Solving Approach
Public decision-making,a collective cognitive activity rooted in facts and values,strives for rationality.Contemporary countries are actively promoting the scientization of public decision-making and leveraging scientific knowledge and methods to enhance its rationality.However,in-depth epistemological analysis reveals that scientization alone cannot completely solve the rationality dilemma inherent in public decision-making.Inherent uncertainty and value implications of science contribute to this ongoing dilemma.To solve this dilemma,we need to resort to practical philosophy and develop knowledge democracy.Since its emergence in 1990s,knowledge democracy has advocated for the equal and free participation of all subjects in the production and application of scientific knowledge.It promotes rational dialogue to resolve knowledge-based disputes and ensures equal sharing of knowledge achievements.The development of knowledge democracy requires adherence to the spirit of rule of law.While respecting existing social norms and ethics,we must foster people's creativity,and strike a relative balance between preserving and adapting the original norms,so as to keep social stability and progress.
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