Matheson, Jonathan
Why It's OK Not to Think for Yourself
- ISBN 13:
- 9781032438252
- author:
- Matheson, Jonathan
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Routledge
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 244
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.4 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Philosophy, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Why It's OK Not to Think for Yourself by Jonathan Matheson
This thought-provoking book challenges our common assumption that independent thinking is always the best approach. Instead, philosopher Jonathan Matheson argues that it's often rational to rely on the collective wisdom of others and expert testimony.
Matheson explores how 'the wisdom of crowds' can be a valuable source of knowledge, and how this idea can be applied to contemporary debates such as climate change and vaccinations. He also examines the limitations of thinking for oneself and offers practical takeaways from his argument in an epilogue.
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