Of Reason — The Enigma

In both the book and the foundational paper, Mercier and Sperber propose the (or Argumentative Theory) of reason. They argue that:

If you are looking for the original academic that preceded the book, it is: The Enigma of Reason

: Instead, it evolved as a social tool to help humans justify their own beliefs and evaluate the arguments of others in collaborative groups. In both the book and the foundational paper,

published in the journal Behavioral and Brain Sciences (2011). Purchase Options for the Paperback it is: : Instead

: Reason did not evolve to help individuals think better or make better decisions alone.