Sour grapes: studies in the subversion of rationality

Drawing on philosophy, political and social theory, decision-theory, economics, psychology, history and literature, Jon Elster's classic book Sour Grapes continues and complements the arguments of his acclaimed earlier book, Ulysses and the Sirens. Elster begins with an analysis of the notation...

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Main Author: Elster, Jon 1940- (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Cambridge Cambridge University Press 2016
Edition:Cambridge philosophy classics edition
Series:Cambridge philosophy classics
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Summary:Drawing on philosophy, political and social theory, decision-theory, economics, psychology, history and literature, Jon Elster's classic book Sour Grapes continues and complements the arguments of his acclaimed earlier book, Ulysses and the Sirens. Elster begins with an analysis of the notation of rationality, before tackling the notions of irrational behavior, desires and belief with highly sophisticated arguments that subvert the orthodox theories of rational choice. Presented in a fresh series livery and with a specially commissioned preface written by Richard Holton, illuminating its continuing importance to philosophical enquiry, Sour Grapes has been revived for a new generation of readers
Item Description:Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 04 Jul 2016)
Physical Description:1 online resource (x, 180 pages)
ISBN:9781316494172
DOI:10.1017/CBO9781316494172

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