reasoned preference
[/ˈriːzənd ˈprɛfərəns/]
nounpl: reasoned preferences
preferência fundamentada
1. A choice or liking for something based on logical thinking, rational analysis, and deliberate consideration rather than impulse or emotion
After careful analysis of the candidates' platforms, her reasoned preference was for the candidate with the most comprehensive environmental policy.
Após análise cuidadosa das plataformas dos candidatos, sua preferência fundamentada era pelo candidato com a política ambiental mais abrangente.
2. In philosophy and economics, a preference supported by coherent reasoning and evidence
The consumer's reasoned preference for organic products stemmed from research on health and environmental benefits.
A preferência fundamentada do consumidor por produtos orgânicos era baseada em pesquisa sobre benefícios à saúde e ao meio ambiente.
This term is frequently used in academic contexts (philosophy, economics, consumer studies) in both Brazilian and American English. In Brazil, discussions about 'preferência fundamentada' appear often in consumer protection discourse and educational settings. The concept reflects a cultural value placed on rational decision-making and justifiable choices in formal contexts.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to make an informed choice
to weigh the pros and cons
to think something through
to have good reasons for
preference backed by evidence
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