The Edge of Reason

by Julian Baggini

Description

In an increasingly polarized and irrational world, this thought-provoking work makes a compelling case for reclaiming reason as a guide to better judgment and more constructive public debate. It explores how critical thinking can help us navigate disagreement, challenge assumptions, and address divisive issues without surrendering to dogma or emotional reaction. Drawing on philosophy, contemporary life, and everyday experience, the book presents reason not as an abstract intellectual exercise but as a practical way of living with greater steadiness and curiosity. Its accessible, engaging approach invites readers to join a “community of reason,” where disagreement becomes an opportunity for understanding rather than division.

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paperback

Yale University Press

Published Jan 1, 2016

272 pages

ISBN: 9780300208238

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First Published

2016

Language

eng

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