How to think more and better : being reasonable in unreasonable times /

"This book offers a philosopher's guide to cultivating rational, evidence-based thought amid political polarization and the spread of disinformation. It trains readers to replace emotional reactions with careful analysis when facing complex personal and societal challenges. The book instru...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Irvine, William Braxton, 1952- (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY, United States of America : Oxford University Press, [2026]
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:"This book offers a philosopher's guide to cultivating rational, evidence-based thought amid political polarization and the spread of disinformation. It trains readers to replace emotional reactions with careful analysis when facing complex personal and societal challenges. The book instructs individuals to evaluate facts and weigh diverse perspectives instead of succumbing to instinct or hearsay. It provides practical strategies for intellectual self-transformation, including techniques for mindcare and mindcleaning. It also empowers readers to engage with challenging arguments actively and pursue truth through deliberate, critical thinking. Finally, the book emphasizes that applying these techniques across various aspects of life, from healthcare to civic decisions, consistently fosters more thoughtful and informed judgments"-- Provided by publisher.
Physical Description:1 online resource : illustrations.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780197786871
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