The New Nonsense: The End of the Rational ConsensusAnalyzes the embracing of non-rational ideas or beliefs in the face of contradictory evidence as a harbinger of social collapse. |
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... century noted the democrati- zation of manners among the upper classes . Jefferson wrote , in 1787 : “ In so- ciety the habit habillé is almost banished and they begin to go even to suppers in frock : the court and diplomatic corps ...
... century noted the democrati- zation of manners among the upper classes . Jefferson wrote , in 1787 : “ In so- ciety the habit habillé is almost banished and they begin to go even to suppers in frock : the court and diplomatic corps ...
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... century with that in England and Europe in the reign , say , of Edward III , or during the sixteenth century , * it is obvious that however deplorable our behavior , customs , and institutions may still be , certain gains have ...
... century with that in England and Europe in the reign , say , of Edward III , or during the sixteenth century , * it is obvious that however deplorable our behavior , customs , and institutions may still be , certain gains have ...
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... century it seemed that these notions , along with astrol- ogy and witchcraft , were about to die out . One might have fore- seen that they would persist a while longer in odd corners of science or the popular press , but a general ...
... century it seemed that these notions , along with astrol- ogy and witchcraft , were about to die out . One might have fore- seen that they would persist a while longer in odd corners of science or the popular press , but a general ...
Contents
Introduction | 9 |
On Being a Believer | 33 |
Touch Hate Feel Etc | 42 |
Copyright | |
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