The Enigma of Reason

The Reason Why is a groundbreaking account of the evolution and workings of reason, providing a compelling mix of real-life and experimental evidence that will change the way you think about this essential human faculty.

Learn why reason didn't evolve in other animals, despite its incredible usefulness, and how it helps us exploit our uniquely rich social environment to convince others through argumentation.

Discover the strengths and weaknesses of reason that have long puzzled philosophers and psychologists, and how it can lead to both terrible ideas and indispensable ones.

This book will challenge your assumptions about reason and provide a new perspective on its role in human cognition.