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Irrationality

Irrationality The Enemy Within

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Paperback (24 Feb 1994)

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Publisher's Synopsis

As humans, we consider ourselves to be distinguished from other animals by our capacity for rational thought. And yet we are also capable of numerous self-deceiving and irrational behaviours - from superstitions to racism. In this book, a psychologist examines the many varieties of irrationality to which we are prone, and the complex human interactions between logic, rationality, self-deception and emotion.

About the Publisher

Penguin Books Ltd

The first ten paperback Penguin books appeared in 1935 costing 6d each (the price of a packet of cigarettes). Since then the Penguin list has developed enormously, but still aims to bring the best writing to the widest possible audience. Penguin Paperbacks now range from Booker Prize-winning contemporary authors, to mass market bestsellers, with successful history, biography and general non-fiction as well.

Book information

ISBN: 9780140167269
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd
Pub date:
Edition: New Edition
DEWEY: 153.4
Number of pages: 368
Weight: 247g
Height: 198mm
Width: 128mm
Spine width: 17mm