Story, Dale
2/12/14
GRAPHS, TABLES, EXPLANATIONS
Applied “Recreational”
Non-empirical normative philosophy* “formal” theory (rational actor)
Empirical engineering theory-oriented
Example: Effectiveness of the presidency
Also: Political tolerance
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