{"title":"Robert O. Kurzban","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the insightful works of Robert O. Kurzban, a renowned author who brilliantly navigates the complex realms of Politics \u0026amp; Current Affairs, as well as Philosophy \u0026amp; Psychology. With a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of human behaviour, Kurzban's books offer an enlightening look into the intricacies of the human mind and its impact on political landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDelve into the fascinating exploration presented in \u003cem\u003eThe Hidden Agenda of the Political Mind\u003c\/em\u003e, where Kurzban unravels how our subconscious influences political decisions, often in ways we do not realise. This book challenges readers to reconsider the underlying motivations behind political views and actions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eWhy Everyone (Else) Is a Hypocrite\u003c\/em\u003e, Kurzban tackles the paradoxes of human nature, presenting a compelling examination of the evolutionary underpinnings of hypocrisy. Through this engaging narrative, readers gain a deeper appreciation of why contradictions affect us all, despite our attempts to remain consistent in our beliefs and actions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRobert O. Kurzban's collection offers thought-provoking insights that encourage introspection and a greater understanding of both self and society. Whether you're a seasoned reader of political theory or a curious mind seeking to untangle the puzzles of human psychology, Kurzban's works are sure to provide valuable perspectives.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-hidden-agenda-of-the-political-mind-by-jason-weeden-9780691173245","title":"The Hidden Agenda of the Political Mind","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen it comes to politics, we often perceive our own beliefs as fair and socially beneficial, while seeing opposing views as merely self-serving. But in fact, most political views are governed by self-interest, even if we usually don't realise it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChallenging our fiercely held notions about what motivates us politically, \u003cem\u003eThe Hidden Agenda of the Political Mind\u003c\/em\u003e explores how self-interest divides the public on a host of hot-button issues, from abortion and the legalisation of marijuana to same-sex marriage, immigration, affirmative action, and income redistribution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExpanding the notion of interests beyond simple economics, Jason Weeden and Robert Kurzban look at how people's interests clash when it comes to their sex lives, social status, family, and friends. Drawing on a wealth of data, they demonstrate how different groups form distinctive bundles of political positions that often stray far from what we typically think of as liberal or conservative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThey show how we engage in unconscious rationalisation to justify our political positions, portraying our own views as wise, benevolent, and principled while casting our opponents' views as thoughtless and greedy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhile many books on politics seek to provide partisans with new ways to feel good about their own side, \u003cem\u003eThe Hidden Agenda of the Political Mind\u003c\/em\u003e illuminates the hidden drivers of our politics, even if it's a picture neither side will find flattering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46850086895852,"sku":"9780691173245","price":54.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/1719593482434.jpg?v=1759079226"},{"product_id":"why-everyone-else-is-a-hypocrite-by-robert-o-kurzban-9780691154398","title":"Why Everyone (Else) Is a Hypocrite","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're all hypocrites. Why? Hypocrisy is the natural state of the human mind. Robert Kurzban shows us that the key to understanding our behavioural inconsistencies lies in understanding the mind's design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe human mind consists of many specialised units designed by the process of evolution by natural selection. While these modules sometimes work together seamlessly, they don't always, resulting in impossibly contradictory beliefs, vacillations between patience and impulsiveness, violations of our supposed moral principles, and overinflated views of ourselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis modular, evolutionary psychological view of the mind undermines deeply held intuitions about ourselves, as well as a range of scientific theories that require a \"self\" with consistent beliefs and preferences. Modularity suggests that there is no \"I\". 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