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Irrationality explores one of the most perplexing features of human thought and behavior: our tendency to act against reason. Ema Sullivan-Bissett provides a comprehensive philosophical analysis of irrationality within the framework of contemporary philosophy of mind. The book examines various forms of irrational thinking, from cognitive biases to emotional decision-making, and considers what these phenomena reveal about the nature of human cognition.
Rather than treating irrationality as merely a flaw or defect, Sullivan-Bissett investigates how irrational processes are deeply embedded in human psychology and reasoning. She discusses the relationship between rationality and irrationality, exploring philosophical questions about beliefs, desires, emotions, and agency. The work synthesizes empirical findings from psychology and neuroscience with philosophical analysis, offering readers a nuanced understanding of human irrationality and its implications for philosophy of mind.
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