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In both the book and the foundational paper, Mercier and Sperber propose the (or Argumentative Theory) of reason. They argue that: The Enigma of Reason
: Reason did not evolve to help individuals think better or make better decisions alone. The paperback version is widely available from several
: Instead, it evolved as a social tool to help humans justify their own beliefs and evaluate the arguments of others in collaborative groups. The Enigma of Reason
published in the journal Behavioral and Brain Sciences (2011). Purchase Options for the Paperback
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