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How to Think like a Philosopher

By Julian Baggini

How to Think like a Philosopher

By Julian Baggini

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An invitation to the habits of good thinking from philosopher Julian Baggini.

By now, it should be clear: in the face of disinformation and disaster, we cannot hot take, life hack, or meme our way to a better future. But how should we respond instead? In How to Think like a Philosopher, Julian Baggini turns to the study of reason itself for practical solutions to this question, inspired by our most eminent philosophers, past and present.

Baggini offers twelve key principles for a more humane, balanced, and rational approach to thinking: pay attention; question everything (including your questions); watch your steps; follow the facts; watch your language; be eclectic; be a psychologist; know what matters; lose your ego; think for yourself, not by yourself; only connect; and don't give up. Each chapter is chockful of real-world examples showing these principles at work--from the discovery of penicillin to the fight for trans rights--and how they lead to more thoughtful conclusions. More than a book of tips and tricks (or ways to be insufferably clever at parties), How to Think like a Philosopher is an invitation to develop the habits of good reasoning that our world desperately needs.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
336
Release Date:
2025-10-20
Publication Date:
2025-10-14
Publisher:
University of Chicago Pr.
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0226845524
ISBN13:
9780226845524
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
409 g
Height:
142 cm
Width:
212 cm
Thickness:
25 cm
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