{"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\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Reaktion Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/05\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781836391777\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 180","brand":"Lars Svendsen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52418928443573,"sku":"9781836391777","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_7f68b1a5-caac-4c02-8752-139a302c4c74.jpg?v=1775570756","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/stupid-idiots-a-philosophy-of-stupidity-and-complete-and-utter-downright-idiocy-9781836391777","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}