{"product_id":"conspiracy-theories-philosophers-connect-the-dots-9780812694796","title":"Conspiracy Theories: Philosophers Connect the Dots","description":"Conspiracy theories have become a major element in modern opinion formation. From the theory that the killing of President Kennedy was masterminded by a powerful conspiracy to the theory that 9\/11 was an inside job, from the story that Barack Obama wasn't born in America to the story that Donald Trump was a Russian asset, conspiracy theories have become a major element in opinion formation and an ever-present influence, sometimes open, sometimes hidden, on the daily headline news. In \u003ci\u003eConspiracy Theories\u003c\/i\u003e, philosophers of diverse backgrounds and persuasions focus their lenses on the phenomenon of the conspiracy theory, its psychological causes, its typical shape, and its political consequences. Among the questions addressed: ● What's the formula for designing a contagious conspiracy theory? ● Where does conspiracy theorizing end and investigative reporting begin? ● What can we learn about conspiracy theories from the three movie treatments of the Kennedy assassination (\u003ci\u003eThe Parallax View\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eJFK\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eInterview with the Assassin\u003c\/i\u003e)? ● Does political powerlessness generate conspiracy theories? ● Is conspiracy theorizing essentially an instinct that lies behind all belief in religion and all striving for a meaningful life? ● Can we find conspiracy theories in all political movements for centuries past? ● What are the most common types of fallacious reasoning that tend to support conspiracy theories? ● Is there a psychological disorder at the root of conspiracy theories? ● Why is the number of flat-earthers growing?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRichard Greene is Professor of Philosophy at Weber State University in Utah. He has edited or co-edited sixteen books on popular culture and philosophy, including \u003ci\u003eWestworld and Philosophy: Mind Equals Blown\u003c\/i\u003e with Joshua Heter, and with Rachel Robison-Greene, \u003ci\u003eTwin Peaks and Philosophy: That's Damn Fine Philosophy!\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eAmerican Horror Story and Philosophy: Life Is but a Nightmare\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cb\u003eRachel Robison-Greene\u003c\/b\u003e is the co-editor of numerous Philosophy and Popular Culture books, including \u003ci\u003eThe Handmaid's Tale and Philosophy: A Womb of One's Own\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMr. Robot and Philosophy: Beyond Good and Evil Corp\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eOrange Is the New Black and Philosophy: Last Exit from Litchfield\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eGirls and Philosophy: This Book Isn't a Metaphor for Anything\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Open Court","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51200866386194,"sku":"9780812694796","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_1b6a50d1-2aff-411c-af1b-6b2f8a541cb5.jpg?v=1744903918","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/conspiracy-theories-philosophers-connect-the-dots-9780812694796","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}