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The Enigma Of Reason May 2026

The paperback version is widely available from several major retailers:

: Lists the book for approximately $16.50 with free delivery options. The Enigma of Reason

published in the journal Behavioral and Brain Sciences (2011). Purchase Options for the Paperback The paperback version is widely available from several

: This theory explains why "myside bias" exists; reason isn't "broken," it is simply doing its job of finding arguments to support one's own position while being critical of others'. The Enigma of Reason - Harvard University Press The Enigma of Reason - Harvard University Press

: Instead, it evolved as a social tool to help humans justify their own beliefs and evaluate the arguments of others in collaborative groups.

The primary "paper" associated with by Hugo Mercier and Dan Sperber is the paperback edition of the book itself , which was released by Penguin Books .