Irrationality

Irrationality
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Publisher : Princeton University Press
Total Pages : 352
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ISBN-10 : 9780691210513
ISBN-13 : 0691210519
Rating : 4/5 (13 Downloads)

Synopsis Irrationality by : Justin E. H. Smith

"What every leader needs to know about dignity and how to create a culture in which everyone thrives. This landmark book from an expert in dignity studies explores the essential but under-recognized role of dignity as part of good leadership. Extending the reach of her award-winning book Dignity: Its Essential Role in Resolving Conflict, Donna Hicks now contributes a specific, practical guide to achieving a culture of dignity. Most people know very little about dignity, the author has found, and when leaders fail to respect the dignity of others, conflict and distrust ensue. She highlights three components of leading with dignity: what one must know in order to honor dignity and avoid violating it; what one must do to lead with dignity; and how one can create a culture of dignity in any organization, whether corporate, religious, governmental, healthcare, or beyond. Brimming with key research findings, real-life case studies, and workable recommendations, this book fills an important gap in our understanding of how best to be together in a conflict-ridden world."--

Rationality and Irrationality in Economics

Rationality and Irrationality in Economics
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Publisher : Verso Books
Total Pages : 414
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ISBN-10 : 9781781689851
ISBN-13 : 1781689857
Rating : 4/5 (51 Downloads)

Synopsis Rationality and Irrationality in Economics by : Maurice Godelier

This book is the result of a research project begun by the author in 1958 with the aim of answering two questions: First, what is the rationality of the economic systems that appear and disappear throughout history-in other words, what is their hidden logic and the underlying necessity for them to exist, or to have existed? Second, what are the conditions for a rational understanding of these systems-in other words, for a fully developed comparative economic science? The field of investigation opened up by these two questions is vast, touching on the foundations of social reality and on how to understand them. The author, being a Marxist, sought the answers, as he writes, 'not in philosophy or by philosophical means, but in and through examining the knowledge accumulated by the sciences.' The stages of his journey from philosophy to economics and then to anthropology are indicated by the divisions of his book. Godelier rejects, at the outset, any attempt to tackle the question of rationality or irrationality of economic science and of economic realities from the angle of an a priori idea, a speculative definition of what is rational. Such an approach can yield only, he feels, an ideological result. Rather, he treats the appearance and disappearance of social and economic systems in history as being governed by a necessity 'wholly internal to the concrete structures of social life.

Rationality

Rationality
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Publisher : Penguin UK
Total Pages : 272
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ISBN-10 : 9780241380307
ISBN-13 : 0241380308
Rating : 4/5 (07 Downloads)

Synopsis Rationality by : Steven Pinker

A TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR 2021 'Punchy, funny and invigorating ... Pinker is the high priest of rationalism' Sunday Times 'If you've ever considered taking drugs to make yourself smarter, read Rationality instead. It's cheaper, more entertaining, and more effective' Jonathan Haidt, author of The Righteous Mind In the twenty-first century, humanity is reaching new heights of scientific understanding - and at the same time appears to be losing its mind. How can a species that discovered vaccines for Covid-19 in less than a year produce so much fake news, quack cures and conspiracy theorizing? In Rationality, Pinker rejects the cynical cliché that humans are simply an irrational species - cavemen out of time fatally cursed with biases, fallacies and illusions. After all, we discovered the laws of nature, lengthened and enriched our lives and set the benchmarks for rationality itself. Instead, he explains, we think in ways that suit the low-tech contexts in which we spend most of our lives, but fail to take advantage of the powerful tools of reasoning we have built up over millennia: logic, critical thinking, probability, causal inference, and decision-making under uncertainty. These tools are not a standard part of our educational curricula, and have never been presented clearly and entertainingly in a single book - until now. 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 insight and humour, Rationality will enlighten, inspire and empower. 'A terrific book, much-needed for our time' Peter Singer

Rationality Of Irrationality, The: Schizophrenia, Criminal Insanity And Neurosis

Rationality Of Irrationality, The: Schizophrenia, Criminal Insanity And Neurosis
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Publisher : World Scientific
Total Pages : 392
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ISBN-10 : 9789811208904
ISBN-13 : 9811208905
Rating : 4/5 (04 Downloads)

Synopsis Rationality Of Irrationality, The: Schizophrenia, Criminal Insanity And Neurosis by : Yacov Rofe

This book challenges the validity of all traditional theories of psychopathology, particularly with regard to schizophrenia. It demonstrates that the accepted belief that schizophrenia is a brain disease is wrong, a result of the inability of traditional theories to provide an alternative explanation for the correlation between schizophrenia and genetic/neurological impairments.Psych-Bizarreness Theory (PBT), presented in this book, demonstrates that bizarre/mad behaviors, schizophrenia, criminal insanity and neuroses are rational coping mechanisms to extreme levels of emotional distress, usually depression, which are chosen by the individual to improve his quality of life. PBT integrates the scientific contributions of all traditional theories into one theoretical framework. It also integrates all therapeutic interventions of mad behaviors into one theoretical umbrella and suggests a new, humanistic therapeutic approach.

Everyday Irrationality

Everyday Irrationality
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 315
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ISBN-10 : 9780429980312
ISBN-13 : 0429980310
Rating : 4/5 (12 Downloads)

Synopsis Everyday Irrationality by : Robyn Dawes

Robyn Dawes defines irrationality as adhering to beliefs that are inherently self-contradictory, not just incorrect, self-defeating, or the basis of poor decisions. Such beliefs are unfortunately common. This book demonstrates how such irrationality results from ignoring obvious comparisons, while instead falling into associational and story-based thinking. Strong emotion—or even insanity—is one reason for making automatic associations without comparison, but as the author demonstrates, a lot of everyday judgment, unsupported professional claims, and even social policy is based on the same kind of "everyday" irrationality.

The Rationality of Perception

The Rationality of Perception
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Publisher : Oxford University Press
Total Pages : 248
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ISBN-10 : 9780198797081
ISBN-13 : 0198797087
Rating : 4/5 (81 Downloads)

Synopsis The Rationality of Perception by : Susanna Siegel

One of the most important divisions in the human mind is between perception and reasoning. We reason from information that we take ourselves to have already, but perception is a means of taking in new information. Reasoning can be better or worse, but perception is considered beyond reproach. The Rationality of Perception argues that these two aspects of the mind become deeply intertwined when beliefs, fears, desires, or prejudice influence what weperceive. When the influences reach all the way to perceptual appearances, we face a philosophical problem: is it reasonable to strengthen what one believes or fears or suspects on the basis of an experience that wasgenerated by those very same beliefs, fears, or suspicions? Drawing on examples involving racism, emotion, and scientific theories, Siegel argues that perception itself can be rational or irrational, and makes vivid the relationship between perception and culture.

Predictably Irrational

Predictably Irrational
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Publisher : Harper Collins
Total Pages : 310
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780061353239
ISBN-13 : 006135323X
Rating : 4/5 (39 Downloads)

Synopsis Predictably Irrational by : Dan Ariely

Intelligent, lively, humorous, and thoroughly engaging, "The Predictably Irrational" explains why people often make bad decisions and what can be done about it.

The Normativity of Rationality

The Normativity of Rationality
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Publisher : Oxford University Press
Total Pages : 327
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ISBN-10 : 9780198754282
ISBN-13 : 0198754280
Rating : 4/5 (82 Downloads)

Synopsis The Normativity of Rationality by : Benjamin Kiesewetter

Benjamin Kiesewetter defends the normativity of rationality by presenting a new solution to the problems that arise from the common assumption that we ought to be rational. Drawing on an extensive and careful assessment of the problems discussed in the literature, Kiesewetter provides a detailed defence of a reason-response conception of rationality, a novel, evidence-relative account of reasons, and an explanation of structural irrationality in terms of theseaccounts.

Why Think?

Why Think?
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Publisher : Oxford University Press
Total Pages : 198
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ISBN-10 : 9780195189858
ISBN-13 : 019518985X
Rating : 4/5 (58 Downloads)

Synopsis Why Think? by : Ronald de Sousa

In this short and accessible book, Ronald de Sousa shows us that in order to understand what is truly important about our reasoning capacity, we need to change our thinking about what rationality actually is.

Thinking Rationally in an Irrational World

Thinking Rationally in an Irrational World
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Publisher : Lulu.com
Total Pages : 110
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781483465562
ISBN-13 : 148346556X
Rating : 4/5 (62 Downloads)

Synopsis Thinking Rationally in an Irrational World by : Alex Burdeshaw

Have you ever been involved in a contentious, fruitless discussion about politics, science, or current events with a coworker, friend, or family member? Thinking Rationally in an Irrational World, by author Alex Burdeshaw, explores why those conversations get so contentious, and he offers easily applicable ways to make such talks less tense and more fruitful for everyone involved. Burdeshaw discusses the major factors that exacerbate a person's lack of rational, critical thinking skills. He offers a variety of culprits, including the flawed education system, poor dietary and exercise habits, the hyperpolarization and groupthink mentalities of the media, and the collective lack of well-trained interpersonal skills. In Thinking Rationally in an Irrational World, Burdeshaw proposes possible solutions to combat each of these identified areas.