Vices of the Mind
Book • 2019
In 'Vices of the Mind', Quassim Cassam provides a comprehensive analysis of epistemic vices, which are character traits, attitudes, or thinking styles that hinder the acquisition and sharing of knowledge.
The book uses real-world examples, including political events like Brexit and the Iraq War, to illustrate these vices.
Cassam discusses how these vices can be recognized and addressed, and explores the concept of responsibility for one's epistemic failings.
The book uses real-world examples, including political events like Brexit and the Iraq War, to illustrate these vices.
Cassam discusses how these vices can be recognized and addressed, and explores the concept of responsibility for one's epistemic failings.
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