Reason, Bias, and Inquiry: The Crossroads of Epistemology and Psychology

Author:   Nathan Ballantyne (Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy, Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy, Fordham University) ,  David Dunning (Professor of Psychology, Professor of Psychology, University of Michigan)
Publisher:   Oxford University Press Inc
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9780197636916


Pages:   384
Publication Date:   14 March 2023
Format:   Hardback
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Philosophers and psychologists routinely explore questions surrounding reasoning, inquiry, and bias, though typically in disciplinary isolation. What is the source of our intellectual errors? When can we trust information others tell us? This volume brings together researchers from across the two disciplines to present ideas and insights for addressing the challenges of knowing well in a complicated world in four parts: how to best describe the conceptual and empirical terrain of reason and bias; how reasoning and bias influence basic perception of the physical world; how to assess knowledge and expertise in ourselves and others; and how people approach reasoning and knowledge among and about groups. Together, the chapters show what philosophers and psychologists can do together when they shine light on the challenges of reaching the truth and avoiding errors. Reason, Bias, and Inquiry is a multidisciplinary meditation for readers who are awash in information but are uncertain how to manage it to make informed decisions.

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Author:   Nathan Ballantyne (Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy, Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy, Fordham University) ,  David Dunning (Professor of Psychology, Professor of Psychology, University of Michigan)
Publisher:   Oxford University Press Inc
Imprint:   Oxford University Press Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 22.60cm , Height: 3.30cm , Length: 14.70cm
Weight:   0.635kg
ISBN:  

9780197636916


ISBN 10:   0197636918
Pages:   384
Publication Date:   14 March 2023
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   To order   Availability explained
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Nathan Ballantyne is a philosopher researching questions on improving human inquiry. His work explores themes such as expertise, biases, and epistemic humility. His writing has appeared in Mind, Philosophy and Phenomenological Research, Philosophical Quarterly, and the Journal of Positive Psychology. His book Knowing Our Limits was published by Oxford University Press in 2019. He is Executive Editor of the Canadian Journal of Philosophy. David Dunning is a social psychologist focusing primarily on the psychology underlying human misbelief. His most cited work, supported by the National Institute of Mental Health, the National Science Foundation, and the John Templeton Foundation, shows that people hold flattering self-opinions that cannot be justified from objective evidence. He has served as president of both the Society of Experimental Social Psychology and the Society for the Science of Motivation.

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