Why delusions matter [electronic resource]
- 作者： Bortolotti, Lisa, author.
- 出版： London ;New York : Bloomsbury Academic
- 叢書名： Why philosophy matters
- 主題： Delusions. , Philosophy and cognitive science. , Delire. , Philosophie et sciences cognitives. , Ethics & moral philosophy. , Philosophy: epistemology & theory of knowledge. , Delusions , Philosophy and cognitive science
- ISBN： 9781350163317 (electronic bk.) 、 1350163317 (electronic bk.) 、 9781350163324 (electronic bk.) 、 1350163325 (electronic bk.)
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- 資料類型: 電子書
- 內容註: Includes bibliographical references and index. Delusions as investments -- Delusions and the world -- Delusions and evidence -- Delusions and identity -- Delusions and dysfunction -- Delusions and costs -- Delusions and benefits -- Delusions and agency.
- 摘要註: "Delusions can be many things. They can be symptoms of mental health problems, such as schizophrenia, clinical delusions, or simply the beliefs that people cling to which are unsupported by evidence. We call the latter everyday delusions and they can include anything from the benefits of homeopathy to the dangers of alien abduction. Yet, why do people adopt delusional beliefs and why can they be so reluctant to part with them? In Why Delusions Matter, Lisa Bortolotti explains what delusions really are and that despite their negative reputation, that they can also play a positive role in someone's life, such as providing meaning to people's experiences and strengthening their identities. In a clear and accessible style, she contributes to the growing study of philosophy and the cognitive sciences, providing an intelligent and nuanced view of delusions"--
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- 系統號： 005522756 | 機讀編目格式
館藏資訊
When we talk about delusions we may refer to symptoms of mental health problems, such as clinical delusions in schizophrenia, or simply the beliefs that people cling to which are implausible and resistant to counterevidence; these can include anything from beliefs about the benefits of homeopathy to concerns about the threat of alien abduction. Why do people adopt delusional beliefs and why are they so reluctant to part with them? In Why Delusions Matter, Lisa Bortolotti explains what delusions really are and argues that, despite their negative reputation, they can also play a positive role in people's lives, imposing some meaning on adverse experiences and strengthening personal or social identities. In a clear and accessible style, Bortolotti contributes to the growing research on the philosophy of the cognitive sciences, offering a novel and nuanced view of delusions.