Commentary/review

A very interesting take on the reasons for the widespread lack of reason, pun intended. The book feels stronger where history and philosophy are discussed, less so when the Author meditates on the modern times. Given that the subject matter is complex and important, it is not an important flaw. The book warns the reader to embrace irrationality, as something inevitable in humanity, rather than to oppose it. It also allows the reader to take a peek into the tensions and discussion between the academics of the English speaking Western world, which in themselves are very interesting.

The book’s contents and the performance in the audio format together make the audiobook close to being an easy read, despite the length, the rich vocabulary and numerous references. A good popular science title and one to recommend.

A simple yet eye-catching cover.

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