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The edge of reason : a rational skeptic in an irrational world
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The edge of reason : a rational skeptic in an irrational world

by Julian Baggini

This work defends the role of reason and critical thinking in resolving contemporary social, political, and economic divisions. It calls for a renewed commitment to open debate and cooperative discussion to address complex global disagreements.

Accession 13824 ISBN 9780300208238 Publisher Yale University Press
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