I accept the rational choice theory. Rational choice theory is a principle assuming that individuals make logical decisions that provide them with the greatest benefit and satisfaction. I think that the average person will always make decisions that benefit themselves, others, or both. Rational choice theory allows a person to analyze a problem and come up with a solution that will eventually result in some sort of benefit or satisfaction for themselves. I don’t think this always a bad thing because ultimately you have to think about yourself once in awhile. It should not be frowned upon to take your own well-being into consideration.
I also accept the rational choice theory and its assumption that individuals act in their own best interest. The rational-choice theory "seeks to explain political processes and outcomes as consequences of purposive behavior (Edwards page 250)." This theory reflects Thomas Hobbes's views of human nature that each of us is motivated to act in such ways as we believe likely to relieve our discomfort, to preserve and promote our own well-being. Although I agree people make decisions to benefit others, these decisions often times are ultimately designed to benefit themselves as the other people are individuals important to that person.
I personally disagree with the rational choice theory because this theory because it over simplifies things and makes assumptions that are too broad and general. People generally are not fully informed on politics and know little about the american government. People sometimes make decisions without the knowledge of the consequences, and they may not end up with what is best for them and what they wanted. This is dangerous to politics, because if uniformed people are voting based on merely name-recognition and similar things people cannot make decisions that benefit them and the good of the country, leaving leaders to question if it's safe to put the power in the hands of all people.
I also accept the ‘rational-choice theory’. The ‘rational-choice theory is where voters vote for the policies that greatly affect them. I think this isn’t always a bad thing. People tend to think about what they want and do what they can to get it and sometimes that means voting for the policy that affects them. I think this could also benefit the candidates because you would want to get the majority of your policies to match the peoples ideas and if the candidates are showing the people that they are trying to give them what they want then they are most likely to get voted into office. Parties try to pick policies that are widely favored.(pg. 250 Edwards)
I accept the rational choice theory. Rational choice theory is a principle assuming that individuals make logical decisions that provide them with the greatest benefit and satisfaction. I think that the average person will always make decisions that benefit themselves, others, or both. Rational choice theory allows a person to analyze a problem and come up with a solution that will eventually result in some sort of benefit or satisfaction for themselves. I don’t think this always a bad thing because ultimately you have to think about yourself once in awhile. It should not be frowned upon to take your own well-being into consideration.
ReplyDeleteI also accept the rational choice theory and its assumption that individuals act in their own best interest. The rational-choice theory "seeks to explain political processes and outcomes as consequences of purposive behavior (Edwards page 250)." This theory reflects Thomas Hobbes's views of human nature that each of us is motivated to act in such ways as we believe likely to relieve our discomfort, to preserve and promote our own well-being. Although I agree people make decisions to benefit others, these decisions often times are ultimately designed to benefit themselves as the other people are individuals important to that person.
DeleteI personally disagree with the rational choice theory because this theory because it over simplifies things and makes assumptions that are too broad and general. People generally are not fully informed on politics and know little about the american government. People sometimes make decisions without the knowledge of the consequences, and they may not end up with what is best for them and what they wanted. This is dangerous to politics, because if uniformed people are voting based on merely name-recognition and similar things people cannot make decisions that benefit them and the good of the country, leaving leaders to question if it's safe to put the power in the hands of all people.
DeleteThis comment has been removed by the author.
ReplyDeleteI also accept the ‘rational-choice theory’. The ‘rational-choice theory is where voters vote for the policies that greatly affect them. I think this isn’t always a bad thing. People tend to think about what they want and do what they can to get it and sometimes that means voting for the policy that affects them. I think this could also benefit the candidates because you would want to get the majority of your policies to match the peoples ideas and if the candidates are showing the people that they are trying to give them what they want then they are most likely to get voted into office. Parties try to pick policies that are widely favored.(pg. 250 Edwards)
ReplyDelete