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- The Enigma Of Reason By Hugo Mercier 9780241957851 NEW Paperback
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- 9780241957851
- ISBN-10
- 9780241957851
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- 2018-04
- Place of Publication
- 2018-04
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- Penguin Books Ltd
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An exploration of human rationality from two ground-breaking thinkers Reason, we are told, is what makes us human, the source of our knowledge and wisdom. If reason is so useful, why didn't it also evolve in other animals? If reason is that reliable, why do we produce so much thoroughly reasoned nonsense? In their ground-breaking account of the evolution and workings of reason, Hugo Mercier and Dan Sperber set out to solve this double enigma. Reason, they argue with a compelling mix of real-life and experimental evidence, is not geared to solitary use, to arriving at better beliefs and decisions on our own. What reason does, rather, is help us justify our beliefs and actions to others, convince them through argumentation, and evaluate the justifications and arguments that others address to us. In other words, reason has evolved to help humans better exploit their uniquely rich social environment. This illuminating interpretation of reason makes sense of strengths and weaknesses that have long puzzled philosophers and psychologists - why reason is biased in favour of what we already believe, why it may lead to terrible ideas and yet is indispensable to spreading good ones. Ambitious, provocative, and entertaining, The Enigma of Reason will spark debate among psychologists and philosophers, and make many reasonable people rethink their own thinking.
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Penguin Books LTD
ISBN-13
9780241957851
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Product Key Features
Number of Pages
416 Pages
Publication Name
The Enigma of Reason: a New Theory of Human Understanding
Language
English
Subject
Mental Health, Science
Publication Year
2018
Type
Study Guide
Subject Area
Artificial Intelligence, Developmental Psychology
Format
Paperback
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198 mm
Item Weight
303 g
Item Width
129 mm
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United Kingdom
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- o***i (221)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseItem arrived as a new item, wasn’t shrunk wrapped but seems okay. Quality was as expected for a new hardback edition. Great value as others were selling for same price but used ! Also appearance is good with the hardback cover. Seller was happy to help in regards to delivery delay and responded very quickly. Item arrived a few days later than expected but that is more to do with the delivery company than seller.
- 6***k (1258)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseGreat service on the book: it was good value, its condition is as described (new), it was packed securely in a strong recyclable card envelope and it arrived inside the delivery period!
- n***s (95)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseI've had a great buying experience. Book exactly as decribed. Shipped in best quality cardboard envelope which protected the book from any damage. Great communication. The Seller was willing to make extra effort for my comfort. I really appreciate this. Thank you!Star Trek The Next Generation Terra Incognita by David Tipton 9781684054299 Pap (#305774592673)