The Philosophy of Conspiracy Theories
Conspiracy theories are a popular topic of conversation in everyday life but are often frowned upon in academic discussions. Looking at the recent spate of philosophical interest in conspiracy theories, The Philosophy of Conspiracy Theories looks at whether the assumption that belief in conspiracy theories is typically irrational is well founded
Autor: | Dentith, M. |
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ISBN: | 9781349472888 |
Sprache: | Englisch |
Seitenzahl: | 190 |
Produktart: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
Verlag: | Palgrave Macmillan UK |
Veröffentlicht: | 01.01.2014 |
Schlagworte: | Applied Epistemology Conspiracy Conspiracy Theories Conspiracy Theory Epistemology Nation Philosophy knowledge philosophy trust |
Matthew R. X. Dentith is a New Zealand-based philosopher whose research includes analyses of why we have grounds to be suspicious of official theories, the reliability of the transmission of rumors and the role of trust in the acceptance of theories.