Why Think? Evolution and the Rational Mind

Name: Why Think? Evolution and the Rational Mind
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ISBN: 9780195189858

ISBN-10: 019518985X

ISBN-13: 9780195189858

Edition: 2007

Authors: Ronald de Sousa

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In a world where natural selection has shaped adaptations of astonishing ingenuity, what is the scope and unique power of rational thinking? In this short but wide-ranging book, philosopher Ronald de Sousa looks at the twin set of issues surrounding the power of natural selection to mimic rational design, and rational thinking as itself a product of natural selection. While we commonly deem ourselves superior to other species, the logic of natural selection should not lead us to expect that nature does everything for the best. Similarly, rational action does not always promote the best possible outcomes. So what is the difference? Is the pursuit of rationality actually an effective…

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List price: $60.00
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Publication date: 6/25/2007
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 160
Size: 7.09" wide x 4.88" long x 0.59" tall
Weight: 0.638
Language: English



Preface


Acknowledgements



Introduction



Function and destiny



What's the good of thinking?



Rationality, individual and collective



Irrationality


Notes


References