Stupid Idiots: A Philosophy of Stupidity and Complete and Utter Downright Idiocy by Svendsen, Lars

Stupid Idiots: A Philosophy of Stupidity and Complete and Utter Downright Idiocy

A witty yet thoughtful examination of stupidity and idiocy in modern life. This witty yet thoughtful book...
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Author: Lars Svendsen
Format: Paperback
Language: English
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Stupid Idiots: A Philosophy of Stupidity and Complete and Utter Downright Idiocy by Svendsen, Lars

Stupid Idiots: A Philosophy of Stupidity and Complete and Utter Downright Idiocy

$24.00

Stupid Idiots: A Philosophy of Stupidity and Complete and Utter Downright Idiocy

$24.00
Author: Lars Svendsen
Format: Paperback
Language: English
A witty yet thoughtful examination of stupidity and idiocy in modern life.

This witty yet thoughtful book examines stupidity and idiocy, and their most dangerous incarnation: stupid idiocy--the unthinking embrace of flawed thinking. While philosophers chase wisdom, this book takes a humbler route, asking instead how we might think just a little less badly. Drawing sharp distinctions between not thinking and thinking poorly, and doubling down on bad thought, it reveals how deeply these failings are tied to our mental habits. With clarity and humor, it considers how stupidity shapes everyday life and public discourse. Within its pages is a chapter on politics and a pointed critique of Donald Trump, "stupid idiot supreme." This is an accessible philosophical guide for anyone who wants to better understand--and perhaps reduce--their own foolishness.

Author: Lars Svendsen
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Published: 06/05/2026
Pages: 180
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.41lbs
Size: 8.51h x 5.55w x 0.42d
ISBN: 9781836391777


Review Citation(s):
Foreword 04/27/2026

About the Author
Lars Svendsen is professor of philosophy at the University of Bergen, Norway. He has written fifteen books, including A Philosophy of Fear, A Philosophy of Loneliness, A Philosophy of Lying, and A Philosophy of Hope, all also published by Reaktion Books. Matt Bagguley is a translator of Norwegian fiction and nonfiction. He lives in Oslo.

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