The New Nonsense: The End of the Rational ConsensusSimon and Schuster, 1974 - 287 pages Analyzes the embracing of non-rational ideas or beliefs in the face of contradictory evidence as a harbinger of social collapse. |
Contents
Introduction | 9 |
On Being a Believer | 33 |
Touch Hate Feel Etc | 42 |
Copyright | |
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