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| Aug 31, 2021 | » | Why People Are [Epistematically] Irrational About Politics
5 min; updated Sep 5, 2022
Motivation: Why are politics so contentious? How can I relate better with people that hold opposing political beliefs? Why People Are Irrational About Politics. Michael Huemer. Philosophy, Politics and Economics. 2015. Salient features of political disagreements: widespread (many people disagree on many issues), strong conviction/confidence, and persistent (difficult to resolve). Political Disputes Are Not Explained by Miscalculation or Ignorance Miscalculation Theory: Political issues are difficult and partisans make mistakes in their reasoning.... |