{"product_id":"stupid-idiots-a-philosophy-of-stupidity-and-complete-and-utter-downright-idiocy-9781836391777","title":"Stupid Idiots: A Philosophy of Stupidity and Complete and Utter Downright Idiocy","description":"\u003cb\u003eA witty yet thoughtful examination of stupidity and idiocy in modern life.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Lars Svendsen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Reaktion Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/05\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 180\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.41lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.51h x 5.55w x 0.42d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781836391777\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eForeword\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/27\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLars Svendsen\u003c\/b\u003e is professor of philosophy at the University of Bergen, Norway. He has written fifteen books, including \u003ci\u003eA Philosophy of Fear\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eA Philosophy of Loneliness\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eA Philosophy of Lying\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eA Philosophy of Hope\u003c\/i\u003e, all also published by Reaktion Books. \u003cb\u003eMatt Bagguley\u003c\/b\u003e is a translator of Norwegian fiction and nonfiction. He lives in Oslo.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Lars Svendsen \/ Paperback \/ English","offer_id":48449344667805,"sku":"9781836391777","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_b99af813-4a5a-463a-9564-23b47e89928a.jpg?v=1781632556","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/stupid-idiots-a-philosophy-of-stupidity-and-complete-and-utter-downright-idiocy-9781836391777","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}