Irrationality

List of contents

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

Summary

This Element explores philosophical and psychological work on irrationality, including akrasia, strange beliefs, and implicit bias. It also explores the nature of rationality, the irrationality of acting against one's better judgement, and the potential rationality of beliefs in conspiracy theories and delusional theories.

Product details

• Authors: Ema Sullivan-Bissett, Ema (University of Birmingham) Sullivan-Bissett
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 28.02.2025
• EAN: 9781009641906
• ISBN: 978-1-0-0964190-6
• No. of pages: 84
• Series: Elements in Philosophy of Mind
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Psychology > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: general, reference works; PHILOSOPHY / Mind & Body, PSYCHOLOGY / Social Psychology, PHILOSOPHY / Epistemology, Philosophy of Mind, PSYCHOLOGY / Cognitive Psychology & Cognition, SCIENCE / Cognitive Science, Popular philosophy, Cognition & cognitive psychology, Social, group or collective psychology, Cognition and cognitive psychology, Philosophy: epistemology & theory of knowledge, Cognitive studies, Cognitive Science, Philosophy: epistemology and theory of knowledge