The Enigma of Reason

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy, Epistemology, Health & Well Being, Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Science & Nature, Science
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Author: Hugo Mercier ISBN: 9780674977846
Publisher: Harvard University Press Publication: April 17, 2017
Imprint: Harvard University Press Language: English
Author: Hugo Mercier
ISBN: 9780674977846
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Publication: April 17, 2017
Imprint: Harvard University Press
Language: English

If reason is so useful and reliable, why didn’t it evolve in other animals and why do humans produce so much thoroughly reasoned nonsense? Hugo Mercier and Dan Sperber argue that reason is not geared to solitary use. It evolved to help justify our beliefs to others, evaluate their arguments, and better exploit our uniquely rich social environment.

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If reason is so useful and reliable, why didn’t it evolve in other animals and why do humans produce so much thoroughly reasoned nonsense? Hugo Mercier and Dan Sperber argue that reason is not geared to solitary use. It evolved to help justify our beliefs to others, evaluate their arguments, and better exploit our uniquely rich social environment.

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