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In both the book and the foundational paper, Mercier and Sperber propose the (or Argumentative Theory) of reason. They argue that: The Enigma of Reason
: Reason did not evolve to help individuals think better or make better decisions alone. : Offers the English paperback edition starting at $13
: This theory explains why "myside bias" exists; reason isn't "broken," it is simply doing its job of finding arguments to support one's own position while being critical of others'. The Enigma of Reason - Harvard University Press reason isn't "broken
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