Cassam, Quassim
Conspiracy Theories (THINK)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781509535835
- author:
- Cassam, Quassim
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Polity Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 140
- Dimensions:
- 18.7 x 12.3 x 1.2 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Politics, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Conspiracy theories have become increasingly popular online and in mainstream culture. However, they often promote a political agenda rather than uncovering evidence of wrongdoing by those in power. Philosopher Quassim Cassam argues that conspiracy theories are forms of propaganda, designed to promote a particular ideology. He contends that these theories can do more harm than good, sometimes resulting in the deaths of large numbers of people. The fact that conspiracy theories have become mainstream is a clear indication that something has gone wrong with our intellectual and political culture. Refuting conspiracy theories by rational argument can be challenging due to the tendency for theorists to dismiss or reject evidence that contradicts their views. To effectively counter these theories, we need to develop both intellectual and political responses.
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