{"product_id":"why-delusions-matter-9781350163300","title":"Why Delusions Matter","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLisa Bortolotti\u003c\/b\u003e is a Professor of Philosophy at the University of Birmingham (UK). She works in the philosophy of psychology and psychiatry. She is the author of \u003ci\u003eDelusions and Other Irrational Beliefs\u003c\/i\u003e (2009), which was awarded the American Philosophical Association Biannual Book Prize, \u003ci\u003eIrrationality\u003c\/i\u003e (2014) and \u003ci\u003eThe Epistemic Innocence of Irrational Beliefs\u003c\/i\u003e (2020).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCan we understand the reasons why people believe ‘irrational’ things? Lisa Bortolotti’s new book makes a helpful contribution to this task ... her book consists of carefully considered distinctions and definitions which enable us to focus on the issues more clearly. * Process North *\u003cbr\u003eWhy Delusions Matter is an incredible contribution to the philosophy of delusions by the foremost scholar in the field.  Bortolotti stresses the continuity of beliefs in clinical and non-clinical contexts, and how we and society should seek to understand the meaning behind delusions and to open up a space of meaning when beliefs are shared. * Matthew Broome, Director of the Institute for Mental Health and Chair in Psychiatry and Youth Mental Health, University of Birmingham, UK *\u003cbr\u003eLisa Bortolotti’s masterful book, Why Delusions Matter, not only provides a concise, current synthesis of the vast philosophical literature on delusions, but also sets out a compelling argument for her signature view that delusions can be purposeful, not pathological. * Justin Garson, Professor of Philosophy, Hunter College and The Graduate Center, USA *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAcknowledgements\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/i\u003e  \u003cb\u003ePart I\u003c\/b\u003e 1. Delusions as Investments  2. Delusions and the World  3. Delusions and Evidence  4. Delusions and Identity  \u003cb\u003ePart II  \u003c\/b\u003e 5. Delusions and Dysfunction 6. Delusions and Harm 7. Delusions and Meaning 8. Delusions and Agency  \u003ci\u003eBibliography\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing (UK)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51138244084055,"sku":"9781350163300","price":61.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781350163300.jpg?v=1751918591","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/why-delusions-matter-9781350163300","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}