Are Humans Rational?

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The Aristotelian dictum that we are rational animals is under severe attack these days. In fact, the previous sentence may seriously understate the situation: the dictum is perhaps outright rejected by many, if not most. From psychologists of reasoning and decision-making to behavioral economists to the "new atheists" (all groups whose message we will consider in this class), the onslaught is firmly underway, and fierce.

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