TY - BOOK ID - 126778461 TI - The philosophy of conspiracy theories PY - 2014 SN - 9781137363152 1137363150 PB - New York (N.Y.): Palgrave MacMillan, DB - UniCat KW - Conspiracy theories KW - Epistemology KW - Philosophy UR - https://www.unicat.be/uniCat?func=search&query=sysid:126778461 AB - "Conspiracy theories are a popular topic of conversation in everyday life but are often frowned upon when it comes to academic discussions. Looking at the recent spate of philosophical interest in conspiracy theories, The Philosophy of Conspiracy Theories asks whether the assumption that belief in conspiracy theories is typically irrational is well founded. The Philosophy of Conspiracy Theories is aimed at both the philosopher and the non-philosopher. It is a qualified defence of belief in conspiracy theories: belief in conspiracy theories can be rational in some circumstances. It covers such issues as: who might be consider a qualified conspiracy theorist; how do we analyse claims of disinformation; is our reliance on official theories a good reason to be suspicious of rival conspiracy theories; and what we should do when official theories and conspiracy theories are in conflict? "-- ER -