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The Enigma of Reason

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The Enigma of Reason

If reason is so useful and reliable, why didnâ€™t it evolve in other animals and why do humans produce so much thoroughly reasoned nonsense? Hugo Mercier and Dan Sperber argue that reason is not geared to solitary use. It evolved to help justify our beliefs to others, evaluate their arguments, and better exploit our uniquely rich social environment.
Country USA
Manufacturer Harvard University Press
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2017-04-17
Format Kindle eBook

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