{"title":"Eleanor Gordon-Smith","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by the insightful Eleanor Gordon-Smith. An accomplished author and philosopher, Eleanor Gordon-Smith delves into the intricacies of human thought and behaviour. Her writing seamlessly combines elements of \u003cem\u003ePhilosophy\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003ePsychology\u003c\/em\u003e, making complex ideas accessible and engaging for readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her notable works, \u003cstrong\u003eStop Being Reasonable\u003c\/strong\u003e, challenges conventional notions of rationality and persuasion, taking readers on a captivating journey through real-world examples that question how we change our minds. Eleanor's unique approach to understanding human reasoning encourages readers to reflect on the nature of arguments and beliefs, inspiring a deeper appreciation of the cognitive processes that shape our everyday decisions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into Eleanor Gordon-Smith's thought-provoking books and explore the compelling blend of philosophical questions and psychological insights that only she can offer.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"stop-being-reasonable-by-eleanor-gordon-smith-9781742235875","title":"Stop Being Reasonable","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSHORTLISTED for Australian Book Design Awards 2020\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Designed Autobiography\/Biography\/Memoir Nonfiction Cover\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if you're not who you think you are?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if you don't really know the people closest to you?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnd what if your most deeply-held beliefs turn out to be... wrong?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eStop Being Reasonable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, philosopher Eleanor Gordon-Smith tells gripping true stories that show the limits of human reason. Susie realises her husband harbours a terrible secret, Dylan leaves the cult he's been raised in since birth, and Alex discovers he can no longer return to his former identity after impersonating someone else on reality TV. All of them radically alter their beliefs about the things that matter most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes them change course? What does this say about our own beliefs? And, in an increasingly divided world, what does it teach us about how we might change the minds of others?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInspiring, moving, and perceptive, \u003cem\u003eStop Being Reasonable\u003c\/em\u003e is a mind-changing exploration of the murky place where philosophy and real life meet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'I knew how piercingly smart Eleanor Gordon-Smith is, and what a curious and resolute interviewer. But I was unprepared for how entertainingly she writes! I read this with pleasure.' - Ira Glass\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'It is curious and intelligent and deeply researched and genuinely thoughtful, and at the same time consistently entertaining to read... If you want to introduce someone to philosophy, give them this book.' - Alex Tighe, \u003cem\u003eAustralian Book Review\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'[Gordon-Smith] has written a book that not only questions long-held philosophical beliefs - can Descartes' philosophy of doubt drive us from truth? - but one that engages with life in such a way that makes the argument feel existentially urgent.' - \u003cem\u003eSydney Morning Herald\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Gordon-Smith does not have all the answers. But she gives us the tools we need to examine our biases and choose how we approach the decisions we need to make. For those of us who suspect the time for being reasonable - and not getting emotional - has passed, this is the book we need.' - Astrid Edwards, \u003cem\u003eThe Saturday Paper\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'I've never read anything quite like this book; it is empathetic, sharply intelligent, and accessible.' - Ellen Cregan, \u003cem\u003eKill Your Darlings\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000756060396,"sku":"9781742235875","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/8260433482808.jpg?v=1763302186"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/eleanor-gordon-smith.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}