Irrationality

Ema Sullivan-Bissett (University of Birmingham)

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Cambridge University Press
20 February 2025

Philosophy: epistemology & theory of knowledge; Philosophy of mind; Popular philosophy; Social, group or collective psychology

Series: Elements in Philosophy of Mind

This Element surveys contemporary philosophical and psychological work on various forms of irrationality: akrasia, strange beliefs, and implicit bias. It takes up several questions in an effort to better illuminate these more maligned aspects of human behaviour and cognition: what is rationality? Why is it irrational to act against one's better judgement? Could it ever be rational to do so? What's going wrong with beliefs in conspiracy theories, those arising from self-deception, or those which are classed as delusional? Might some of them in fact be appropriate responses to evidence? Are implicit biases irrational when they conflict with our avowed beliefs? Or might they be rational insofar as they track social realities?

By: Ema Sullivan-Bissett (University of Birmingham)
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 228mm, Width: 151mm, Spine: 5mm
Weight: 140g
ISBN: 9781009641920
ISBN 10: 1009641921
Series: Elements in Philosophy of Mind
Pages: 84
Publication Date: 20 February 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

1. Introduction; 2. What is Irrationality?; 3. Akrasia; 4. Strange belief; 5. Implicit bias; 6. Conclusion; References.