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David Moshman

Reasoning, Argumentation, and Deliberative Democracy

Reasoning, Argumentation, and Deliberative Democracy

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This key text explores reasoning, rationality, and democracy, considering the unique nature of each and their relationship to each other. It connects psychological literature to philosophy, law, political science, and educational policy and sets out a system of deliberative democracy that promotes collaborative reasoning, rational institutions, education, and intellectual freedom. Despite systematic flaws in human reasoning, there are reasons for a cautiously optimistic assessment of the potential for human rationality and the prospects for democracy.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 176 pages
Publication date: 02 October 2020
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd


In the realm of cognitive and developmental psychology, this pivotal text delves into the intricate realms of reasoning, rationality, and democracy, shedding light on their unique characteristics and their interconnected relationships. Expanding our perspective beyond individual development, it explores the social dimensions of argumentation and democracy, drawing connections between psychological literature and various disciplines such as philosophy, law, political science, and educational policy.

Drawing upon psychological research, author Moshman presents a comprehensive system of deliberative democracy that advocates for collaborative reasoning, the establishment of rational institutions like science and law, education aimed at nurturing rationality, and the safeguarding of intellectual freedom for all. Additionally, the book delves into the biological foundations of logic, metacognition, and collaborative reasoning, providing a nuanced understanding of human reasoning.

Despite acknowledging the inherent flaws in human reasoning, Moshman offers a cautiously optimistic assessment of the potential for human rationality and the prospects for democracy. Reasoning, Argumentation, and Deliberative Democracy emerges as a vital resource for scholars and researchers in the fields of psychology, philosophy, and education, offering insights into the complex dynamics of thinking, reasoning, and democratic processes.

Weight: 290g
Dimension: 153 x 229 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367312770

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