The Art of Self-Persuasion: The Social Explanation of False Beliefs [Paperback]

Raymond Boudon (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 29, 1997 | ISBN-10: 0745619134 | ISBN-13: 978-0745619132

In this book Raymond Boudon examines the main theories for the explanation of beliefs, providing a major contribution to the analysis of beliefs and the theory of rationality.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"The simple title of this erudite and eclectic book does not do justice to the complexity or range of phenomena examined by Boudon. Students of the history of science, philosophy of science, sociology of knowledge, and psychology will find this a challenging and well-argued work. Upper-division undergraduate through professional." Choice

"This is a well-written volume with wide implications for the sociology of knowledge that should be useful for a variety of advanced courses." BSA Network

"Cautious, logical, and fresh ... philosophically, Boudon stands forth as martial voice for social science, ready to defend, from the persistent attacks of antiscientific hyperbole, a sociological tradition won at great cost over the last 100 years." American Journal of Sociology

"I hope this book will be followed by a debate about the issues it raises because it deserves that kind of attention." Acta Sociologica

Language Notes

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: French --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Polity (April 29, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0745619134
• ISBN-13: 978-0745619132
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,749,194 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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