Respecting Truth

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Willful Ignorance in the Internet Age

By Lee McIntyre

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In Respecting Truth: Willful Ignorance in the Internet Age, philosopher Lee McIntyre explores humanity's historical tendency towards irrational beliefs and how modern misinformation, rapidly spread online, exacerbates this problem. Highlighting the exploitation of cognitive weaknesses to push ideological agendas, McIntyre urges a commitment to scientific methods grounded in evidence. Drawing inspiration from Galileo's defence of truth, the book advocates for reasoned thinking as crucial to our future survival.
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This book is ideal for readers interested in philosophy, psychology, and the challenges posed by misinformation in the digital era. It appeals to those who value science, critical thinking, and understanding how cognitive biases impact society and public discourse.

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Throughout history, humans have always indulged in certain irrationalities and held some fairly wrong-headed beliefs. But in his newest book, philosopher Lee McIntyre shows how we've now reached a watershed moment for ignorance in the modern era, due to the volume of misinformation, the speed with which it can be digitally disseminated, and the savvy exploitation of our cognitive weaknesses by those who wish to advance their ideological agendas.

In Respecting Truth: Willful Ignorance in the Internet Age, McIntyre issues a call to fight back against this slide into the witless abyss. In the tradition of Galileo, the author champions the importance of using tested scientific methods for arriving at true beliefs, and shows how our future survival is dependent on a more widespread, reasonable world.

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Lee McIntyre's book has received high praise for its timely and well-researched examination of willful ignorance, especially in debates around topics like climate change and vaccinations. Reviewers commend McIntyre's clear, engaging writing style and insightful analysis. Michael Shermer of Skeptic Magazine recommends the book highly, suggesting it be essential reading for policymakers. Academics note the book's accessible exposition despite sophisticated ideas, calling it compelling and eye-opening.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781138888807

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 24 June 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Routledge

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 362g

Pages: 162

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About the Author

Lee McIntyre is a Research Fellow at the Center for Philosophy and History of Science at Boston University and author of Dark Ages: The Case for a Science of Human Behavior (MIT Press, 2006). He is co-editor (with Alex Rosenberg) of the forthcoming Routledge Companion to Philosophy of Social Science.

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