Tag Archives: reason

Rationality

Posted on October 30, 2021 by Harry Katz

I loved Steven Pinker’s previous book, Enlightenment Now, which I reviewed here. There were parts of it that made me want to jump up and cheer. So I was eager to read his latest, Rationality: What It Is, Why It … Continue reading →

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Enlightenment Now

Posted on April 22, 2018 by Harry Katz

We seem to be living in a time of perpetual crisis. It feels like the whole world is going off the rails. Everything decent seems to be under attack. We’re bombarded daily by reports of mass shootings and terrorist bombings. … Continue reading →

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