This work analyzes the intersection of religious belief and racist ideology within far-right movements in the United States, focusing on the appropriation of millenarian and esoteric concepts. It provides a scholarly understanding of the symbolic universe that motivates extremist groups.
Pox Americana details the devastating smallpox epidemic during the Revolutionary War, highlighting its impact on military strategy, diplomatic relations, and cultural beliefs.
The book explores how biological events intertwine with pivotal moments in history, revealing the human cost of conflict and the power of disease.
It offers a nuanced perspective on the epidemic’s disproportionate effect on Indigenous populations.
An investigation into the systematic cognitive biases that lead humans to make irrational choices, challenging the traditional model of the rational actor through a series of behavioral experiments.
This work systematically investigates the psychological mechanisms involved in rationality, irrationality, and belief formation, detailing common cognitive biases that hinder accurate judgment.
It offers insights into the evolutionary roots of our thinking patterns and explains why humans often deviate from logical reasoning.
Suitable for those interested in cognitive psychology and critical thinking.
A landmark anthropological study that explores how concepts of ‘dirt’ and ‘taboo’ function as symbolic tools to maintain social order and conceptual boundaries within human cultures.
This work provides a thorough examination of Seneca’s Stoic philosophy, situating it within its historical and cultural context. It’s a scholarly resource offering insights into ethics, virtue, and the pursuit of a meaningful life according to Stoic principles.
Maurice Bloch’s *Prey into Hunter* explores the dynamics of ritual, demonstrating how they invert and ultimately reinforce social hierarchies through controlled displays of power and vulnerability.
The book offers a materialist perspective on ritual action, focusing on its practical effects on social relations.
It remains a key work in anthropological studies of power, violence and social control.
Carl Jung’s Psychology and Religion explores the psychological underpinnings of religious belief, examining the archetypes and symbols that manifest in religious experience.
This work provides a framework for understanding the enduring power of religion through the lens of analytical psychology.
Quassim Cassam’s Conspiracy Theories provides a philosophical analysis of the psychological and cognitive roots of conspiratorial thinking. It explores why individuals embrace these beliefs and the ethical implications of doing so.
Havelock’s work posits that Plato’s philosophy is a response to the shift from an oral poetic tradition to literacy, fundamentally altering Greek thought and cognition.
It explores the cognitive impact of media and the evolution of thought processes in ancient Greece.
