Rationality and a Social Economy

This article attempts to define the categories of rationality, which correspond to the main assumptions of the social economy. From this perspective, made a critical analysis of one of the leading ideas of rationality represented by representatives of mainstream economics. Characteristics of the social economy has shown that one-dimensional analysis is not sufficient and should refer to the achievements of other social sciences. It requires redefinition of rationality, which must meet the combined criteria of economic and social development, taking into account a wide range of values. Issues raised in the article is not exhaustive, but it can be a voice for further discussion on this topic