Items related to The Truth About Denial: Bias and Self-Deception in...
Synopsis
People believe what they want to believe. It is a striking-yet all too familiar-fact about human beings that our belief-forming processes can be so distorted by fears, desires, and prejudices that an otherwise sensible person may sincerely uphold a false claim about the world despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary. When we describe someone as being "in denial," we mean that he or she is personally threatened by some set of facts and consequently fails to assess the situation properly according to the evidence, instead arguing and interpreting evidence in light of a pre-established conclusion.
In a world polarized over politics, culture, race, and religion, it is evident that ideological commitments can influence one's perception of reality in socially destructive ways, especially when one perceives a threat to these commitments. When group interests, creeds, or dogmas are threatened by unwelcome factual information, biased thinking can become ideological denialism. This is a problem that affects everybody: Whereas denial can interfere with individual well-being, ideological denialism can stand in the way of urgent advancements in public policy.
This book offers an accessible, historically and scientifically informed overview of our understanding of denial and denialism. Adrian Bardon introduces the reader to the latest developments in the interdisciplinary study of denial, and then investigates the role of human psychology and ideology in, respectively, science denial, economic policy, and religious belief.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
Dr. Adrian Bardon is a professor of philosophy at Wake Forest University, where he teaches courses on political philosophy, philosophy of religion, philosophy of space and time, and the history of philosophy. He is the author of A Brief History of the Philosophy of Time (OUP 2013), as well as numerous scholarly articles on time, perception, politics, the history of philosophy, and various other subjects.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherOxford University Press
- Publication date2019
- ISBN 10 0190062274
- ISBN 13 9780190062279
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages352
Search results for The Truth About Denial: Bias and Self-Deception in...
Stock Image
The Truth About Denial: Bias and Self-Deception in Science, Politics, and Religion
Published by
Oxford University Press, 2019
ISBN 10: 0190062274
ISBN 13: 9780190062279
Used
Paperback
Seller: HPB-Red, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used textbooks may not include companion materials such as access codes, etc. May have some wear or writing/highlighting. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_382512270
Quantity: 1 available
Seller Image
The Truth About Denial: Bias and Self-Deception in Science, Politics, and Religion
Published by
Oxford University Press, New York, NY, 2020
ISBN 10: 0190062274
ISBN 13: 9780190062279
Used
Trade Paperback
Seller: Mind Electric Books, Smyrna, GA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Trade Paperback. Condition: Fine. Book is in fine condition with a solid binding and no marks, tears or spine creases. An Attractive Copy! Please feel free to ask me for pictures or more information, Thanks. Seller Inventory # 013480
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Truth About Denial: Bias and Self-Deception in Format: Paperback
Seller: INDOO, Avenel, NJ, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. Brand New. Seller Inventory # 9780190062279
Quantity: Over 20 available
Seller Image
Truth About Denial : Bias and Self-Deception in Science, Politics, and Religion
Published by
Oxford University Press, 2019
ISBN 10: 0190062274
ISBN 13: 9780190062279
Used
Softcover
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition. Seller Inventory # 35860491
Quantity: 13 available
Seller Image
Truth About Denial : Bias and Self-Deception in Science, Politics, and Religion
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 35860491-n
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Truth About Denial
Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # FU-9780190062279
Quantity: 11 available
Stock Image
The Truth About Denial
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # FU-9780190062279
Quantity: 11 available
Stock Image
The Truth About Denial: Bias and Self-deception in Science, Politics, and Religion
Seller: Revaluation Books, Exeter, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 360 pages. 8.25x5.50x0.75 inches. In Stock. Seller Inventory # __0190062274
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Truth About Denial (Paperback)
Published by
Oxford University Press Inc, New York, 2019
ISBN 10: 0190062274
ISBN 13: 9780190062279
New
Paperback
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail, Fairfield, OH, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. This is an open access title available under the terms of a CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 International license. It is free to read at Oxford Scholarship Online and offered as a free PDF download from OUP and selected open access locations.People believe what they want to believe. It is a striking-yet all too familiar-fact about human beings that our belief-forming processes can be so distorted by fears, desires, and prejudices that an otherwise sensible person may sincerely uphold a false claim about the world despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary. When we describe someone as being "in denial," we mean that he or she is personally threatened by some set of facts and consequently fails to assess the situation properly according to the evidence, instead arguing and interpreting evidence in light of a pre-established conclusion.In a world polarized over politics, culture, race, and religion, it is evident that ideological commitments can influence one's perception of reality in socially destructive ways, especially when one perceives a threat to these commitments. When group interests, creeds, or dogmas are threatened by unwelcome factual information, biased thinking can become ideological denialism. This is a problem that affects everybody: Whereas denial can interfere with individual well-being, ideological denialism can stand in the way of urgent advancements in public policy.This book offers an accessible, historically and scientifically informed overview of our understanding of denial and denialism. Adrian Bardon introduces the reader to the latest developments in the interdisciplinary study of denial, and then investigates the role of human psychology and ideology in, respectively, science denial, economic policy, and religious belief. This volume is a wide-ranging examination of denial and ideological denialism. It offers a readable overview of the psychology and social science of bias, self-deception, and denial, and examines the role of ideological denialism in conflicts over science and public policy, politics, and culture. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780190062279
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Truth About Denial: Bias and Self-Deception in Science, Politics, and Religion
Published by
Oxford University Press Inc, 2019
ISBN 10: 0190062274
ISBN 13: 9780190062279
New
Paperback / softback
Seller: THE SAINT BOOKSTORE, Southport, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback / softback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days. 430. Seller Inventory # B9780190062279
Quantity: Over 20 available