Thinking about Social Thinking (Paperback, 2nd Ed)

Rationalizing human behavior is our most compelling pastime. We are all disposed to offer and accept insufficient evidence and invalid arguments when these seem to support conclusions that we merely wish were true. We need to know how to think clearly about our social thinking, how to resist the allure of self-deception how best to choose.
Everyone skeptical about or confused by the findings of the social sciences will appreciate Antony Flew's crisp analysis of the methodological flaws and systematic misunderstandings corrupting their content and application. Thinking About Social Thinking seeks to establish what can and cannot be learned from such studies, indicating where good work has been ignored, or much-needed work has yet to be done. Flew's clear and incisive arguments are illustrated with abundant examples and references many entertaining, others surprising. Flew issues a refreshing, impassioned warning against the perils of complacent, muddled thinking and false but comfortable conclusions.

General

Imprint:	Prometheus Books UK
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	August 1995
First published:	August 1995
Authors:	Antony Flew
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 23mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	278
Edition:	2nd Ed
ISBN-13:	978-0-87975-954-4
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > General Promotions
LSN:	0-87975-954-2
Barcode:	9780879759544

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