Give One Example of a Scholar Who Has Brought a Rational

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Essay

Give one example of a scholar who has brought a rational choice approach to questions of party systems and interest groups, and state what the rationalist argument is.

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Definitions:

Hedonism

Hedonism is the ethical theory that pleasure (in the sense of the satisfaction of desires) is the highest good and proper aim of human life.

Existentialism

Existentialism is a philosophical theory emphasizing individual freedom, choice, and personal responsibility, positing that individuals create their own meaning in life.

Whistle-Blowers

Individuals who expose any kind of information or activity that is deemed illegal, unethical, or not correct within an organization.

Corporate Secrets

Confidential information that provides a company with a competitive edge and is not disclosed to the general public.