They have their uses, but the word “rational” can be a bit sensitive around here. If you’ve done a value of information calculation and decided the moral calculation isn’t worth your time, then obviously doing that moral calculation can’t be considered “rational.” Though it could be a way to attempt to make a “rational” choice on a moral problem. This meta-level stuff can be tricky!
That’s what I meant to say, actually; I think we agree on what the construction means now,
They have their uses, but the word “rational” can be a bit sensitive around here. If you’ve done a value of information calculation and decided the moral calculation isn’t worth your time, then obviously doing that moral calculation can’t be considered “rational.” Though it could be a way to attempt to make a “rational” choice on a moral problem. This meta-level stuff can be tricky!
That’s what I meant to say, actually; I think we agree on what the construction means now,
I’ll add one thing, on consideration: Doing that calculation may be irrational, but that’s not to say the calculation itself is irrational.