{"title":"David Coady","description":"\u003cp\u003eDavid Coady is a distinguished author and philosopher whose works primarily explore the realms of \u003cem\u003ePhilosophy\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003ePsychology\u003c\/em\u003e. Known for his engaging and thought-provoking writing style, Coady delves deeply into topics surrounding belief, knowledge, and the human condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his notable works, \u003cem\u003eWhat to Believe Now\u003c\/em\u003e, invites readers to ponder the complexities of truth and trust in an age of information overload. Coady provides valuable insights into navigating modern dilemmas, making his books essential reading for anyone intrigued by philosophical inquiry and critical thinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a seasoned philosopher or a curious thinker, David Coady’s books offer a compelling journey through the intricacies of belief and evidence, encouraging thoughtful reflection and intellectual curiosity.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"what-to-believe-now-by-david-coady-9781405199940","title":"What to Believe Now","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat can we know and what should we believe about today's world? \u003ci\u003eWhat to Believe Now: Applying Epistemology to Contemporary Issues\u003c\/i\u003e applies the concerns and techniques of epistemology to a wide variety of contemporary issues. Questions about what we can know—and what we \u003ci\u003eshould\u003c\/i\u003e believe—are first addressed through an explicit consideration of the practicalities of working these issues out at the dawn of the twenty-first century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCoady calls for an 'applied turn' in epistemology, a process he likens to the applied turn that transformed the study of ethics in the early 1970s. Subjects dealt with include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExperts—how can we recognise them? And when should we trust them?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRumours—should they \u003ci\u003eever\u003c\/i\u003e be believed? And can they, in fact, be a source of knowledge?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConspiracy theories—when, if ever, should they be believed, and can they be known to be true?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe blogosphere—how does it compare with traditional media as a source of knowledge and justified belief?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTimely, thought provoking, and controversial, \u003ci\u003eWhat to Believe Now\u003c\/i\u003e offers a wealth of insights into a branch of philosophy of growing importance—and increasing relevance—in the twenty-first century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000841814252,"sku":"9781405199940","price":59.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/8195883482688.jpg?v=1763309489"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/david-coady.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}