Bibliograph

Rationality, what it is, why it seems scarce, why it matters, Steven Pinker

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Rationality, what it is, why it seems scarce, why it matters, Steven Pinker

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Rationality

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1285455540

Responsibility statement

Steven Pinker

Sub title

what it is, why it seems scarce, why it matters

Summary

Today humanity is reaching new heights of scientific understanding - and also appears to be losing its mind. Steven Pinker rejects the cynical clich e that humans are simply irrational. Pinker explores how the rational pursuit of self-interest, sectarian solidarity, and uplifting mythology can add up to crippling irrationality in a society. Collective rationality depends on norms that are explicitly designed to promote objectivity and truth. Rationality leads to better choices in our lives and in the public sphere, and is the ultimate driver of social justice and moral progress

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