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Both Alexander and Darke deal with rationality and a number of concepts relating to it. There are a number of similarities between the two articles. They start off by isolating the idea of rationality so that a brief definition is established. The historical definition is taken into consideration and its various pitfalls examined. The rejection of ideas and resulting theories that evolved as a result of experiences and information collected through the senses is noted. Rather, theories that resulted from information gathering and analysis through mathematical methods were adopted. However, in doing so, the manipulation of the system to achieve certain desired objectives has been the effect. This has been demonstrated to be one of the traditional methods. In addition, the idea that a universally relevant and applicable value system of rationality has been refuted by both the authors through several illustrations time and again. However, Alexander (2000, p. 243) notes that there is merit even in the pursuit of such a universal system even if it is non – existent since it adds perspective and value to the debate. Rationality is further explored as a multidimensional subject with respect to values, goals, beliefs and finally the intended action required in a certain scenario. The importance of formal and substantive rationality is established in both works (Darke, 1985, p. 16-18) however, Alexander (2000, p. 247-249) goes on to deal with a number of other types of the phenomena.