Appiah, Kwame Anthony
As If: Idealization and Ideals
- ISBN 13:
- 9780674237711
- author:
- Appiah, Kwame Anthony
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Harvard University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 18.1 x 11.1 centimetres
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Philosophy, Movements,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Kwame Anthony Appiah's As If explores how our minds simplify complex realities and build idealized models to navigate life. This thought-provoking meditation reveals that this instinct is not only necessary but also plays a crucial role in various fields, including decision theory, psychology, natural science, and political philosophy.
Appiah argues that the imagination is essential for making sense of the world, from the arts to everyday life and even science. With clear and concise analysis, he defends the importance of strategic untruth in our pursuit of knowledge and understanding.
This book offers a fresh perspective on how we think, reason, and make decisions. If you're interested in philosophy, psychology, or science, you'll find As If to be a thought-provoking and engaging read.
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