Russell Hardin
How Do You Know?
- ISBN 13:
- 9780691162225
- author:
- Russell Hardin
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Princeton University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 242
- Dimensions:
- 15.6 x 1.5 x 23.4 cm
- Genre:
- Society, Politics & Philosophy, Social Sciences, Cultural Studies
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Understanding ordinary knowledge requires an account of how people come to know and believe what they do. This process is crucial in explaining why individuals act as they do. Russell Hardin's book presents an economic approach to understanding individual knowledge, focusing on the constraints that limit our ability to acquire better knowledge. By assuming that people are attempting reasonable actions under these limitations, Hardin sheds light on various aspects of everyday life, including political participation, religious beliefs, and moral convictions. This thought-provoking analysis offers insights into how ordinary knowledge is formed and applied in different contexts, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding human behavior and decision-making.
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