9780241957851 - The Enigma of Reason: A New Theory of Human Understanding von Sperber, Dan; Mercier, Hugo (12 Ergebnisse)

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Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. If reason is what makes us human, then why do we humans often behave so irrationally? Taking us from desert ants to Aristotle, cognitive psychologists Hugo Mercier and Dan Sperber explore how our 'flawed superpower' of reason works, how it doesn't, and how it evolved to help us develop as social beings. 'Original and provocative . likely to have a big impact on our understanding of ourselves' Steven Pinker 'Brilliant, elegant and compelling . turns reason's weaknesses into strengths, arguing that its supposed flaws are actually design features that work remarkably well . A timely and necessary book' Julian Baggini, Financial Times 'Hugo Mercier and Dan Sperber have solved one of the most important and longstanding puzzles in psychology' Jonathan Haidt 'Reason is more likely to confirm things that we want to be true, or which we already believe. So why does it exist? This book provides the answer' Alex Dean, Prospect. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 416 pages. 7.87x5.35x1.10 inches. In Stock.

Zustand: New. 2018. 1st Edition. paperback. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Zustand: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,400grams, ISBN:9780241957851.

Softcover. Zustand: As New. Originalverpackt. 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 groundbreaking 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 helps humans better exploit their uniquely rich social environment. This interactionist interpretation explains why reason may have evolved and how it fits with other cognitive mechanisms. It makes sense of strengths and weaknesses that have long puzzled philosophers and psychologists--why reason is biased in favor 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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Zustand: New. If reason is what makes us human, then why do we humans often behave so irrationally? Taking us from desert ants to Aristotle, cognitive psychologists Hugo Mercier and Dan Sperber explore how our flawed superpower of reason works, how it doesn t, and how .

Zustand: Very Good. Envoi rapide Très Bon Etat de conservation intérieur propre bonne tenue. 13 6x20x2 8cm. 2018. Broché. 416 pages. Very Good.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - If reason is what makes us human, then why do we humans often behave so irrationally Taking us from desert ants to Aristotle, cognitive psychologists Hugo Mercier and Dan Sperber explore how our 'flawed superpower' of reason works, how it doesn't, and how it evolved to help us develop as social beings. 'Original and provocative . likely to have a big impact on our understanding of ourselves' Steven Pinker'Brilliant, elegant and compelling . turns reason's weaknesses into strengths, arguing that its supposed flaws are actually design features that work remarkably well . A timely and necessary book' Julian Baggini, Financial Times'Hugo Mercier and Dan Sperber have solved one of the most important and longstanding puzzles in psychology' Jonathan Haidt'Reason is more likely to confirm things that we want to be true, or which we already believe. So why does it exist This book provides the answer' Alex Dean, Prospect.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. The Enigma of Reason | A New Theory of Human Understanding | Dan Sperber (u. a.) | Taschenbuch | Kartoniert / Broschiert | Englisch | 2018 | Penguin Books Ltd | EAN 9780241957851 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu.