Buy Why We Doubt Book by N. Ángel Pinillos - Bookswagon UAE
close menu
Bookswagon
search
My Account
Book 1
Book 2
Book 3
Book 1
Book 2
Book 3
Book 1
Book 2
Book 3
Book 1
Book 2
Book 3
Home > Religion, Philosophy & Sprituality Books > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Philosophy of mind > Why We Doubt: A Cognitive Account of Our Skeptical Inclinations
Why We Doubt: A Cognitive Account of Our Skeptical Inclinations

Why We Doubt: A Cognitive Account of Our Skeptical Inclinations


     0     
5
4
3
2
1



International Edition


X
About the Book

This book, the first of its kind, puts forward a novel, unified cognitive account of skeptical doubt. Historically, most philosophers have tried to tackle this difficult topic by directly arguing that skeptical doubt is false. But N. Ángel Pinillos does something different. He begins by trying to uncover the hidden mental rule which, for better or worse, motivates our skeptical inclinations. He then gives an account of the broader cognitive purpose of having and applying this rule. Based on these ideas, he shows how we can give a new response to the traditional problem of global skepticism. He also argues that philosophical skepticism is not just something that comes up during philosophical reflection, as David Hume, Charles Sanders Peirce and other philosophers have urged. Instead, it is of great practical significance. The rule which produces skepticism may itself be operative in certain pathologies such as obsessive-compulsive disorder, in creative endeavors, and in conspiratorial thinking. The rule can also explain some of our reluctance to trust statistical evidence, especially in legal settings. More broadly, this volume aims to breathe new life into a classic problem in philosophy by tackling it from a new perspective and exploring new areas of application. The book will be of interest to philosophers, psychologists and anyone interested in the human capacity to doubt and to question our beliefs.

Table of Contents:
Introduction and Book Summary Part I: Skeptical Tension 1: The Need for an Explanation Part II: The Positive Account 2: The Skeptical Rule 3: Broad Function (Part 1) 4: Broad Function (Part 2) 5: Narrow Function Part III: Applications 6: Solving the Skeptical Paradox 7: Skepticism in Society 8: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder 9: Varieties of Doubt Part IB: Competing Views and Objections 10: Philosophically Accommodating Accounts 11: Psychological Accounts 12: Objections to Sensitivity Bibliography

About the Author :
N. Ángel Pinillos is an Associate Professor of Philosophy at Arizona State University in Tempe, AZ. He earned a BS in Mathematics from Tufts University and a PhD in Philosophy from Rutgers University. He has authored numerous scholarly articles on cognitive science and epistemology as well as on the philosophy of language. Pinillos has presented his work in over a dozen countries and has also written for public venues, including the New York Times.

Review :
Pinillos gets serious about skeptical doubt as a psychological phenomenon, offering us a cognitive-scientific account of where it comes from... The book is a major contribution to empirically informed epistemology and a model for how to bring cognitive science to bear on traditional philosophical issues. This [is a] really excellent monograph. I learned a ton from this book. It is remarkably deeply and broadly researched and meticulously argued. It covers so much ground-in both cognitive science and epistemology... Why We Doubt (OUP, 2023) is a great book. Crystal clear, meticulous, immersed in empirical and philosophical literature and full of argument and insight, it is a paradigm of excellent philosophical work. It is a must read for anyone interested in the theory of knowledge and related topics, such as the cognitive psychology of doubt, belief and knowledge. The book provides a cognitive, computational explanation of doubt in human cognition and then utilizes these mechanics of doubt to understand various doubt-related epistemic phenomena: skepticism in its various forms, its (dis)value, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), conspiracy theories, relevant alternatives theory and more. He even draws from neuroscientific results to suggest a location of the brain circuitry that physically realizes skeptical inclinations. It really engages in far-flung excursions into creativity, conspiracies, judicial systems, and even neuropathology. Recommended. the book is a significant contribution to philosophical discussions of skepticism, particularly in its innovative and comprehensive approach to addressing global skepticism...His integration of the cognitive sciences with epistemology not only enriches our understanding of skeptical inclinations but also challenges us to consider more nuanced models and gather more empirical data to robustly tackle skepticism, even its more global forms. As we advance, it is crucial to build on Pinillos' insights, exploring the depth and breadth of skeptical challenges and responses, ensuring a dynamic and evolving conversation within the philosophical community and beyond. This engagement not only refines our theoretical perspectives but also enhances our practical understanding of knowledge, belief, and justification in the face of skepticism.


Best Sellers


Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780198871965
  • Publisher: Oxford University Press
  • Publisher Imprint: Oxford University Press
  • Height: 242 mm
  • No of Pages: 304
  • Spine Width: 22 mm
  • Weight: 666 gr
  • ISBN-10: 0198871961
  • Publisher Date: 22 Aug 2023
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Sub Title: A Cognitive Account of Our Skeptical Inclinations
  • Width: 164 mm


Similar Products

Add Photo
Add Photo

Customer Reviews

REVIEWS      0     
Click Here To Be The First to Review this Product
Why We Doubt: A Cognitive Account of Our Skeptical Inclinations
Oxford University Press -
Why We Doubt: A Cognitive Account of Our Skeptical Inclinations
Writing guidlines
We want to publish your review, so please:
  • keep your review on the product. Review's that defame author's character will be rejected.
  • Keep your review focused on the product.
  • Avoid writing about customer service. contact us instead if you have issue requiring immediate attention.
  • Refrain from mentioning competitors or the specific price you paid for the product.
  • Do not include any personally identifiable information, such as full names.

Why We Doubt: A Cognitive Account of Our Skeptical Inclinations

Required fields are marked with *

Review Title*
Review
    Add Photo Add up to 6 photos
    Would you recommend this product to a friend?
    Tag this Book Read more
    Does your review contain spoilers?
    What type of reader best describes you?
    I agree to the terms & conditions
    You may receive emails regarding this submission. Any emails will include the ability to opt-out of future communications.

    CUSTOMER RATINGS AND REVIEWS AND QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS TERMS OF USE

    These Terms of Use govern your conduct associated with the Customer Ratings and Reviews and/or Questions and Answers service offered by Bookswagon (the "CRR Service").


    By submitting any content to Bookswagon, you guarantee that:
    • You are the sole author and owner of the intellectual property rights in the content;
    • All "moral rights" that you may have in such content have been voluntarily waived by you;
    • All content that you post is accurate;
    • You are at least 13 years old;
    • Use of the content you supply does not violate these Terms of Use and will not cause injury to any person or entity.
    You further agree that you may not submit any content:
    • That is known by you to be false, inaccurate or misleading;
    • That infringes any third party's copyright, patent, trademark, trade secret or other proprietary rights or rights of publicity or privacy;
    • That violates any law, statute, ordinance or regulation (including, but not limited to, those governing, consumer protection, unfair competition, anti-discrimination or false advertising);
    • That is, or may reasonably be considered to be, defamatory, libelous, hateful, racially or religiously biased or offensive, unlawfully threatening or unlawfully harassing to any individual, partnership or corporation;
    • For which you were compensated or granted any consideration by any unapproved third party;
    • That includes any information that references other websites, addresses, email addresses, contact information or phone numbers;
    • That contains any computer viruses, worms or other potentially damaging computer programs or files.
    You agree to indemnify and hold Bookswagon (and its officers, directors, agents, subsidiaries, joint ventures, employees and third-party service providers, including but not limited to Bazaarvoice, Inc.), harmless from all claims, demands, and damages (actual and consequential) of every kind and nature, known and unknown including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of a breach of your representations and warranties set forth above, or your violation of any law or the rights of a third party.


    For any content that you submit, you grant Bookswagon a perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, transferable right and license to use, copy, modify, delete in its entirety, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from and/or sell, transfer, and/or distribute such content and/or incorporate such content into any form, medium or technology throughout the world without compensation to you. Additionally,  Bookswagon may transfer or share any personal information that you submit with its third-party service providers, including but not limited to Bazaarvoice, Inc. in accordance with  Privacy Policy


    All content that you submit may be used at Bookswagon's sole discretion. Bookswagon reserves the right to change, condense, withhold publication, remove or delete any content on Bookswagon's website that Bookswagon deems, in its sole discretion, to violate the content guidelines or any other provision of these Terms of Use.  Bookswagon does not guarantee that you will have any recourse through Bookswagon to edit or delete any content you have submitted. Ratings and written comments are generally posted within two to four business days. However, Bookswagon reserves the right to remove or to refuse to post any submission to the extent authorized by law. You acknowledge that you, not Bookswagon, are responsible for the contents of your submission. None of the content that you submit shall be subject to any obligation of confidence on the part of Bookswagon, its agents, subsidiaries, affiliates, partners or third party service providers (including but not limited to Bazaarvoice, Inc.)and their respective directors, officers and employees.

    Accept


    Inspired by your browsing history


    Your review has been submitted!

    You've already reviewed this product!
    Your IP: 216.73.216.150 IN