'In this engaging and illuminating collection, Catherine Herfeld masterfully brings together leading voices in economics, psychology, and philosophy to explore the foundations, challenges, and future of rational choice. The book provides a rare glimpse into the minds of key thinkers, offering deep insights into their intellectual journeys and the evolution of the field. A must-read for anyone interested in the philosophy and methodology of rational decision-making.' Stephan Hartmann, Munich Center for Mathematical Philosophy, LMU Munich 'Conversations on Rational Choice offers a dazzling array of fresh historical and philosophical insights into the making, the functioning, and the backstage of rational choice theory. The book is both a toolbox for historians and philosophers interested in rational choice theory, and a convincing demonstration of the inherent plurality of practices that constitute that theory (or set of theories).' Dorian Jullien, Centre d'Économie de la Sorbonne, Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne 'Through a series of thoughtful conversations, Herfeld engages critically yet respectfully with an A-list of economists, philosophers, and psychologists. The conversations uncover implicit assumptions, reveal epistemic commitments, and - above all - illuminate diverse uses of rational choice theory. This outstanding book fosters a nuanced, practice-aware, and philosophically grounded understanding of rational choice theories. In doing so, it helps address and (hopefully) bridge the long-standing gap between philosophical critiques and scientific practice.' Malte F. Dold, Pomona College 'Catherine Herfeld has crafted her twenty-three conversations with economists, psychologists, and philosophers on rational choice theory with remarkable theoretical command, provocative questioning, and methodological awareness. The result is a book that is both illuminating and entertaining. For historians of 20th-century economics and scholars of economic methodology, it stands out as an indispensable reference.' Ivan Moscati, Professor of Economics, University of Insubria & Bocconi University
