Introduction: How words liberate and captivate people
Part 1: Living with common sense
1. Humaning on Endoxa
2. Expectations between hope and prediction
3. Understandable, efficient and good behaviour
4. Trust and accommodation
5. Dealing with grey
Part 2: Living with expertise
6. Humaning today
7. Waking up without science
8. Understanding without objectivity
9. Satisfaction without policies
10. Responsibility without expert witnesses
Epilogue.
Bibliography
Index
Biography
Jan Bransen is Professor of Philosophy of Behavioural Science at Radboud University in the Netherlands. He is the founder of Philosophical Explorations and has written scholarly work on practical identity, autonomy, narrative agency and love. Besides that, he publishes accessible books on the importance of cultivating a philosophical attitude to science, politics, media, mental health and modern life in general.
‘This is an outstanding book that will appeal to anyone curious about how we should navigate ourselves intellectually. Bransen hits a perfect balance between deep thought and relaxing humour. A big thumbs up!’ - Constantine Sandis, University of Hertfordshire, UK
‘Jan Bransen writes eloquently about why we should not let the experts decide our lives. After all, he argues, there is no person better placed to be an expert on your life than you. Bransen's message of self-determination is uplifting, optimistic, and also timely, as people everywhere turn against the technocratic and elite control of politics.’ - Stuart Derbyshire, National University of Singapore
"This is a delightful book. Bransen is not only an interesting writer he also has the ability to make his points with ease and insight by telling stories from our shared repertoire of stories, or using thought experiments to tease out the main points of his extended argument." - Bob Lane, Vancouver Island University, Canada
