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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “In our uncertain age, which can so often feel so dark and disturbing, Steven Pinker has distinguished himself as a voice of positivity.” – New York Times Can reading a book make you more rational? Steven Pinker addresses this question and explores the paradox of humanity's scientific advancements alongside widespread irrationality. Despite developing vaccines for Covid-19 in record time, society grapples with fake news and conspiracy theories. Pinker challenges the notion that humans are inherently irrational, arguing instead that we possess the capacity for rational thought, having discovered the laws of nature and improved our lives through knowledge. However, we often neglect the powerful reasoning tools available to us—such as logic, critical thinking, and understanding probability and causation. These concepts are rarely taught effectively, leaving a gap in our education. The book also examines how the rational pursuit of self-interest and group loyalty can lead to societal irrationality. Promoting collective rationality requires norms that foster objectivity and truth. Ultimately, embracing rationality can lead to better personal choices and social progress. Brimming with insight and humor, this work aims to enlighten and empower readers.
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Rationality, Steven Pinker
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- 2021
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- Titel
- Rationality
- Untertitel
- What It Is, Why It Seems Scarce, Why It Matters
- Sprache
- Englisch
- Autor*innen
- Steven Pinker
- Verlag
- Viking
- Erscheinungsdatum
- 2021
- Einband
- Hardcover
- Seitenzahl
- 432
- ISBN10
- 0525561994
- ISBN13
- 9780525561996
- Reihe
- Schlagwörter
- Sachbücher, Sozialwissenschaften, Politikwissenschaft, Psychologische Thematik, Philosophisches Thema, Philosophie, Psychologie, Politik, Wissenschaft, Narrativer Journalismus, Soziologie, Geschenke für Opa, Logik, Kritisches Denken, Rationalität
- Erstveröffentlichung
- 2021
- Originaltitel
- Rationality: What It Is, Why It Seems Scarce, Why It Matters
- Bewertung
- 3,8 von 5 Sternen
- Beschreibung
- NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “In our uncertain age, which can so often feel so dark and disturbing, Steven Pinker has distinguished himself as a voice of positivity.” – New York Times Can reading a book make you more rational? Steven Pinker addresses this question and explores the paradox of humanity's scientific advancements alongside widespread irrationality. Despite developing vaccines for Covid-19 in record time, society grapples with fake news and conspiracy theories. Pinker challenges the notion that humans are inherently irrational, arguing instead that we possess the capacity for rational thought, having discovered the laws of nature and improved our lives through knowledge. However, we often neglect the powerful reasoning tools available to us—such as logic, critical thinking, and understanding probability and causation. These concepts are rarely taught effectively, leaving a gap in our education. The book also examines how the rational pursuit of self-interest and group loyalty can lead to societal irrationality. Promoting collective rationality requires norms that foster objectivity and truth. Ultimately, embracing rationality can lead to better personal choices and social progress. Brimming with insight and humor, this work aims to enlighten and empower readers.