The cost of conviction : how our deepest values lead us astray / Steven Sloman.
| Author/creator | Sloman, Steven A. author. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | Cambridge, Massachusetts : The MIT Press, [2025] |
| Description | 248 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | What this book is about -- Why sacred values are essential -- Why sacred values are dangerous -- Making decisions by consequences -- The art of belief: How people think about what it is -- Beliefs about how things work -- Values (the nonsacred kind) -- Simplifying choice -- How should I choose? Consequentialism versus sacred values -- What about decisions that don't involve thinking? -- How to do the right thing -- Bottling up outrage. |
| Abstract | "A deep dive into the topic of sacred values and how they influence our individual decision making, group identity, and political discourse"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Issued in other form | Online version: Sloman, Steven A. Cost of conviction Cambridge, Massachusetts : The MIT Press, [2025] 9780262383820 |
| LCCN | 2024044336 |
| ISBN | 9780262049825 hardcover |
| ISBN | 0262049821 hardcover |
| ISBN | electronic book |
| ISBN | electronic publication |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | BF778 .S56 2025 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |