Reasoning unbound : thinking about morality, delusion and democracy / Jean-François Bonnefon.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bonnefon, Jean-François, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Reasoning (Psychology)--Moral and ethical aspects.

Reasoning (Psychology).

Political psychology.

Political science--Philosophy.

Political science.

Physical Description:

xi, 204 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm

Place of Publication:

London : Palgrave Macmillan, ©2017.

Summary:

This book argues that the science of reasoning will prove most useful if focused on studying what human reasoning does best - understanding people. Bonnefon argues that humanity's unique reasoning abilities developed in order to handle the complexities of cooperative social life. Accordingly, human beings became exquisite students of the minds of other people to predict the kind of decisions they make, and assess their character. In particular, this volume explores the inferences humans make about the moral character of others, how they delude themselves about their own moral character, and the ways in which they can see through the delusions of others. In conclusion, the book considers how to leverage the power of human reasoning in order to sustain democratic life. This work will interest scholars and students working in fields including theory of mind, decision-making, moral cognition, critical thinking, experimental philosophy, and behavioural economics, as well as policy makers interested in how reasoning impacts our political understanding.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Electronic version: Bonnefon, Jean-François. Reasoning unbound.

ISBN:

1137600489

9781137600486

OCLC:

1005102519