| The Science of Reason: A Festschrift for Jonathan St B.T. Evans Contributor(s): Manktelow, Ken (Editor), Over, David (Editor), Elqayam, Shira (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1848720157 ISBN-13: 9781848720152 Publisher: Psychology Press OUR PRICE: $180.50 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2010 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Cognitive Psychology & Cognition |
| Dewey: 153.43 |
| LCCN: 2010002556 |
| Series: Psychology Press Festschrift |
| Physical Information: 1.3" H x 6.3" W x 9.3" (1.85 lbs) 472 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This volume is a state-of-the-art survey of the psychology of reasoning, based around, and in tribute to, one of the field's most eminent figures: Jonathan St B.T. Evans. In this collection of cutting edge research, Evans' collaborators and colleagues review a wide range of important and developing areas of inquiry. These include biases in thinking, probabilistic and causal reasoning, people's use of 'if' sentences in arguments, the dual-process theory of thought, and the nature of human rationality. These foundational issues are examined from various angles and finally integrated in a concluding panoramic chapter written by Evans himself. The eighteen chapters, all written by leading international researchers, combine state-of the-art research with investigation into the most fundamental questions surrounding human mental life, such as:
The Science of Reason offers a unique combination of breadth, depth and integrative vision, making it an indispensable resource for researchers and students of human reason. |