
Reason, Bias, and Inquiry
The Crossroads of Epistemology and Psychology
Oxford University Press Inc
Published on 14. March 2023
Book
Hardback
384 pages
978-0-19-763691-6 (ISBN)
Description
Philosophers and psychologists routinely explore questions surrounding reasoning, inquiry, and bias, though typically in disciplinary isolation. What is the source of our intellectual errors? When can we trust information others tell us?
This volume brings together researchers from across the two disciplines to present ideas and insights for addressing the challenges of knowing well in a complicated world in four parts: how to best describe the conceptual and empirical terrain of reason and bias; how reasoning and bias influence basic perception of the physical world; how to assess knowledge and expertise in ourselves and others; and how people approach reasoning and knowledge among and about groups. Together, the chapters show what philosophers and psychologists can do together when they shine light on the challenges of reaching the truth and avoiding errors.
Reason, Bias, and Inquiry is a multidisciplinary meditation for readers who are awash in information but are uncertain how to manage it to make informed decisions.
This volume brings together researchers from across the two disciplines to present ideas and insights for addressing the challenges of knowing well in a complicated world in four parts: how to best describe the conceptual and empirical terrain of reason and bias; how reasoning and bias influence basic perception of the physical world; how to assess knowledge and expertise in ourselves and others; and how people approach reasoning and knowledge among and about groups. Together, the chapters show what philosophers and psychologists can do together when they shine light on the challenges of reaching the truth and avoiding errors.
Reason, Bias, and Inquiry is a multidisciplinary meditation for readers who are awash in information but are uncertain how to manage it to make informed decisions.
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Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 226 mm
Width: 147 mm
Thickness: 33 mm
Weight
635 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-763691-6 (9780197636916)
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Nathan Ballantyne | David Dunning
Reason, Bias, and Inquiry
The Crossroads of Epistemology and Psychology
E-Book
04/2022
OUP eBook
€39.49
Available for download

Reason, Bias, and Inquiry
The Crossroads of Epistemology and Psychology
E-Book
04/2022
OUP eBook
€39.49
Available for download
Persons
Nathan Ballantyne is a philosopher researching questions on improving human inquiry. His work explores themes such as expertise, biases, and epistemic humility. His writing has appeared in Mind, Philosophy and Phenomenological Research, Philosophical Quarterly, and the Journal of Positive Psychology. His book Knowing Our Limits was published by Oxford University Press in 2019. He is Executive Editor of the Canadian Journal of Philosophy.
David Dunning is a social psychologist focusing primarily on the psychology underlying human misbelief. His most cited work, supported by the National Institute of Mental Health, the National Science Foundation, and the John Templeton Foundation, shows that people hold flattering self-opinions that cannot be justified from objective evidence. He has served as president of both the Society of Experimental Social Psychology and the Society for the Science of Motivation.
David Dunning is a social psychologist focusing primarily on the psychology underlying human misbelief. His most cited work, supported by the National Institute of Mental Health, the National Science Foundation, and the John Templeton Foundation, shows that people hold flattering self-opinions that cannot be justified from objective evidence. He has served as president of both the Society of Experimental Social Psychology and the Society for the Science of Motivation.
Volume editor
Associate Professor in the Department of PhilosophyAssociate Professor in the Department of Philosophy, Fordham University
Professor of PsychologyProfessor of Psychology, University of Michigan