Rationality: What It Is, Why It Seems Scarce, Why It Matters [Hardcover] Pinker,

Description: Rationality: What It Is, Why It Seems Scarce, Why It Matters [Hardcover] Pinker, NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER In our uncertain age, which can so often feel so dark and disturbing, Steven Pinker has distinguished himself as a voice of positivity. New York Times Can reading a book make you more rational? Can it help us understand why there is so much irrationality in the world? Steven Pinker, author of Enlightenment Now (Bill Gatess "new favorite book of all time) answers all the questions here Today humanity is reaching new heights of scientific understanding--and also appears to be losing its mind. How can a species that developed vaccines for Covid-19 in less than a year produce so much fake news, medical quackery, and conspiracy theorizing? Pinker rejects the cynical clich that humans are simply irrational--cavemen out of time saddled with biases, fallacies, and illusions. After all, we discovered the laws of nature, lengthened and enriched our lives, and set out the benchmarks for rationality itself. We actually think in ways that are sensible in the low-tech contexts in which we spend most of our lives, but fail to take advantage of the powerful tools of reasoning weve discovered over the millennia: logic, critical thinking, probability, correlation and causation, and optimal ways to update beliefs and commit to choices individually and with others. These tools are not a standard part of our education, and have never been presented clearly and entertainingly in a single book--until now. Rationality also explores its opposite: 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 matters. It leads to better choices in our lives and in the public sphere, and is the ultimate driver of social justice and moral progress. Brimming with Pinkers customary insight and humor, Rationality will enlighten, inspire, and empower. Features Details Fast and Free Shipping You're already purchasing the item. Why pay additional for shipping, especially slow shipping? We get your order shipped out within 1-business day and delivered to your doorstep as quickly as possible. Competitive Pricing With our dynamic pricing model, our prices are always competitive. Our prices are some of the lowest that you will find on the internet. Rest assured that you're getting a good deal when purchasing with us. 30-day Money Back Guarantee We are committed to making sure that you leave this transaction satisfied. If you're unhappy with the product for any reason, you may return it back for your money-back or a replacement within 30 days. No questions asked!

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Number of Pages: 432 Pages

Language: English

Publication Name: Rationality : What It Is, Why It Seems Scarce, Why It Matters

Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group

Publication Year: 2021

Subject: Philosophy & Social Aspects, Educational Psychology, General, Cognitive Psychology & Cognition, Movements / Rationalism, Social Psychology, Sociology / Social Theory

Item Height: 1.4 in

Type: Textbook

Item Weight: 22 Oz

Author: Steven Pinker

Subject Area: Philosophy, Social Science, Education, Science, Psychology

Item Length: 9.3 in

Item Width: 6.2 in

Format: Hardcover