Practical Reason and Normativity

Practical reason refers to our mental process of deciding how to act based on our goals, values, and circumstances. Normativity involves the idea that certain actions are right or wrong, guiding us to behave in ethically or socially acceptable ways. Together, they explore how we determine what we *ought* to do—our motives grounded in moral principles, personal values, or social norms—helping us make meaningful choices. Practical reason provides the logical framework, while normativity imbues these choices with moral significance, shaping our understanding of responsible and appropriate actions.