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Exploring the interplay between rationality and societal behavior, the author argues against the notion that humans are inherently irrational. By examining how self-interest, group loyalty, and myth can contribute to collective irrationality, the book emphasizes the importance of established norms that foster objectivity and truth. It posits that rationality is crucial for making better personal and public choices, ultimately serving as a foundation for social justice and moral advancement.
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Rationality, Steven Pinker
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- Released
- 2021
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- Title
- Rationality
- Subtitle
- What It Is, Why It Seems Scarce, Why It Matters
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Steven Pinker
- Publisher
- Diversified Publishing
- Released
- 2021
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 624
- ISBN13
- 9780593460160
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Social Sciences, Political Science & Politics, Psychological Topics, Philosophical Topics, Philosophy, Psychology, Politics, Science, Creative Nonfiction, Gifts for grandpa, Sociology, Logic, Critical Thinking, Rationality
- First published
- 2021
- Original title
- Rationality: What It Is, Why It Seems Scarce, Why It Matters
- Rating
- 3.8 out of 5
- Description
- Exploring the interplay between rationality and societal behavior, the author argues against the notion that humans are inherently irrational. By examining how self-interest, group loyalty, and myth can contribute to collective irrationality, the book emphasizes the importance of established norms that foster objectivity and truth. It posits that rationality is crucial for making better personal and public choices, ultimately serving as a foundation for social justice and moral advancement.