Perhaps the most famous proposition in the history of philosophy is Descartes' cogito 'I think, therefore I am'. Husain Sarkar claims in this provocative interpretation of Descartes that the ancient tradition of reading the cogito as an argument is mistaken. It should, he says, be read as an intuition.
Exploring the dynamics of group rationality among scientists, the book delves into how they negotiate to enhance their effectiveness and the implications of their agreements on science and society. Husain Sarkar critiques classical philosophical solutions, including skeptical and subjectivist views, while integrating concepts from John Rawls and Amartya Sen. By synthesizing these perspectives, he aims to construct a more comprehensive theory of rationality that addresses the complexities of collective scientific decision-making.