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Taking Conspiracy Theories Seriously: (Collective Studies in Knowledge and Society)

Taking Conspiracy Theories Seriously: (Collective Studies in Knowledge and Society)


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The contributors to this volume argue that whilst there is a commonplace superstition conspiracy theories are examples of bad beliefs (and that the kind of people who believe conspiracy theories are typically irrational), many conspiracy theories are rational to believe: the members of the Dewey Commission were right to say that the Moscow Trials of the 1930s were a sham; Woodward and Bernstein were correct to think that Nixon was complicit in the conspiracy to deny any wrongdoing in the Watergate Hotel break in; and if we either accept the terrorist events of 9/11 were committed by Al-Qaeda, or that the Bush Administration was responsible, then it seems we are endorsing some theory about a conspiracy to commit an act of terror on American soil. As such, there is no reason to reject conspiracy theories sui generis. This volume challenges the prima facie that conspiracy theories are irrational beliefs, arguing that we should treat conspiracy theories and the phenomena of conspiracy theories seriously. It presents fresh perspectives from the wider philosophical, sociological and psychological community on what is becoming an issue of increasing relevance in our time.

About the Author :
Matthew R. X. Dentith is the author of The Philosophy of Conspiracy Theories (2014). He is currently a Fellow in the Institute for Research in the Humanities (ICUB) at the University of Burcharest, where he is working on a research project called "The Ethics of Investigation: When are we obliged to take conspiracy theories seriously?"

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Matthew Dentith is one of the most important social epistemologists studying conspiracy theories. In this fascinating volume, he has assembled many of the top minds studying conspiracy theories to tackle the most important emerging questions regarding conspiracy theories and their study - the answers to which will both satisfy and agitate. This volume is an essential collection for anyone seeking to truly understand conspiracy theories and the people who believe them.--Joseph Uscinski, University of Miami In our current age of conspiracy, it's vitally important for everyone - academics, journalists, and engaged citizens - to study and try to understand conspiracy discourse. This provocative book gives us the tools we need to take conspiracy theory seriously.--Kathryn Olmsted, Professor of History, University of California, Davis Most discussions of conspiracy theory generate far more heat than light. It is a profound relief, then, to see this work published. M R. X. Dentith has here assembled a formidable cast of many of the major figures in philosophical debates about conspiracy theory. For those working in the area - as well as many outside it - this volume is essential reading.--Chris Fleming, Associate Professor of Philosophy, Western Sydney University This volume represents an important contribution to the philosophical debate on conspiracy theories. Conspiracies are common, but they are usually revealed by investigative journalists, authorities and individual leakers, not by conspiracy theorists. However, this does not show that conspiracy theories should be dismissed just because they have been labeled as "conspiracy theories". Rather, we must treat every conspiracy theory according to the evidence. One of the bravest books known to me on the topic.--Juha Räikkä, Professor of Philosophy, University of Turku Focussing on the controversy generated by a 2016 Le Monde opinion piece on conspiracy theorising, as well as ongoing debate over the distinction between particularism and generalism about conspiracy theories, this collection, edited by M.R.X. Dentith, brings together the latest and best academic writing about conspiracy theorising. Required reading for anyone interested in the epistemology and ethics of conspiracy theories.--Steven Clarke, Faculty of Philosophy, University of Oxford This highly informative volume fully justifies its title. The origin of the notion of conspiracy theory goes back to reactions to the official report on the assassination of JFK, and was coined by the CIA as a rhetorical device to discredit those who questioned the official line. As such, it has been extremely effective, and is represented in this volume-- "Paradigm Explorer"


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  • ISBN-13: 9781786608307
  • Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield International
  • Publisher Imprint: Rowman & Littlefield International
  • Height: 229 mm
  • No of Pages: 266
  • Width: 152 mm
  • ISBN-10: 1786608308
  • Publisher Date: 16 Nov 2018
  • Binding: Digital (delivered electronically)
  • Language: English
  • Series Title: Collective Studies in Knowledge and Society


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