A Dictionary of Christian Biography, Literature, Sects and Doctrines, Vol. 3: During the First Eight Centuries; Being a Continuation of 'the . Bible'; Hermogenes Myensis (Classic Reprint)

Smith, William

ISBN 10: 1330982053 / ISBN 13: 9781330982051

Published by Forgotten Books, 2019

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616 pages. 8.94x5.98x1.34 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Dictionary of Christian Biography, Literature, Sects and Doctrines, Vol. 3: During the First Eight Centuries; Being a Continuation of 'the . Bible'; Hermogenes Myensis (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1330982053
• ISBN 13: 9781330982051
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.8 kilograms

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Synopsis

This book analyzes the concept of human irrationality throughout history, exploring its manifestations in religion, economics, social life, and the law. The author challenges conventional understandings of rationality and morality, arguing that human behavior is often driven by unconscious psychological forces rather than by reason. Drawing on a wealth of historical and contemporary examples, the book offers a nuanced examination of the complex and often contradictory nature of human thought and action. It sheds light on how our irrational impulses can both hinder and facilitate progress, leading to both great triumphs and devastating failures. Ultimately, the book invites readers to reconsider their assumptions about human rationality and to approach decision-making with a greater awareness of the irrational forces that shape our choices.

About the Author

William Smith has over two decades experience as an Enterprise Architect with a strong background in decision support systems and analytics. William s early career experience includes working with data from manufacturing control systems and instrumentation in industries that include plastics, petro-chemicals, glass, food, and extrusion processes. William has enterprise systems experience in higher education, finance, consumer research, and healthcare. In the area of analytics, William is an Oracle employee and has worked in the area of predictive failures and statistical process control. William is currently working with customers making use of Big Data and is developing innovative solutions utilizing Endeca.