The Cost of Conviction - How Our Deepest Values Lead Us Astray

A timely and important perspective on how people frame decisions and how relying on sacred values unwittingly leads to social polarization.

When you are faced with a decision, do you consider the best outcome, or do you consider your deepest values about which actions are appropriate?
The book begins by covering the philosophical and conceptual background of the two decision-making strategies, then takes a deep dive into the psychology of decision making. Drawing on historical and current examples of the use of the two strategies, the author provides a thorough overview of the psychology of decision making, including work on judgment, conscious and unconscious decision-making processes, the roles of emotion, and even an analysis of habit and addiction.

With its unique emphasis on sacred values,

About the author

Steven Sloman

Product details

• Authors: Steven Sloman, Steven A Sloman, Steven A. Sloman, Sloman Steven, Sloman Steven A.
• Publisher: The MIT Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 20.05.2025
• EAN: 9780262049825
• ISBN: 978-0-262-04982-5
• No. of pages: 256
• Dimensions: 160 mm x 238 mm x 22 mm
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: general, reference works; PHILOSOPHY / Ethics & Moral Philosophy, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Neuroscience, Physiological & neuro-psychology, biopsychology, Ethics & moral philosophy, Cognition & cognitive psychology, Neurosciences, Ethics and moral philosophy, Physiological and neuro-psychology, biopsychology, Cognition and cognitive psychology