In this engaging and much-needed book Jan Bransen argues that the rise of behavioural sciences has caused a sea change in the relationship between science and common sense. Drawing on fascinating examples such as language and communication, money, and folk physics, Don't be Fooled: A Philosophy of Common Sense is a brilliant and wry defence of a skill that is a vital part of being human.
In this engaging and much-needed book Jan Bransen argues that the rise of behavioural sciences has caused a sea change in the relationship between science and common sense. Drawing on fascinating examples such as language and communication, money, and folk physics, Don't be Fooled: A Philosophy of Common Sense is a brilliant and wry defence of a skill that is a vital part of being human.
Jan Bransen is Professor of Philosophy of Behavioural Science at Radboud University in the Netherlands. He is the founder of Philosophical Explorations and has written scholarly work on practical identity, autonomy, narrative agency and love. Besides that, he publishes accessible books on the importance of cultivating a philosophical attitude to science, politics, media, mental health and modern life in general.
Inhaltsangabe
Introduction: How words liberate and captivate people Part 1: Living with common sense 1. Humaning on Endoxa 2. Expectations between hope and prediction 3. Understandable, efficient and good behaviour 4. Trust and accommodation 5. Dealing with grey Part 2: Living with expertise 7. Waking up without science 8. Understanding without objectivity 9. Satisfaction without policies 10. Responsibility without expert witnesses Epilogue. Bibliography Index
Introduction: How words liberate and captivate people Part 1: Living with common sense 1. Humaning on Endoxa 2. Expectations between hope and prediction 3. Understandable, efficient and good behaviour 4. Trust and accommodation 5. Dealing with grey Part 2: Living with expertise 7. Waking up without science 8. Understanding without objectivity 9. Satisfaction without policies 10. Responsibility without expert witnesses Epilogue. Bibliography Index
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