Intuition: Its Powers and Perils

Hardcover
322 pages
Yale University Press, 2004

How reliable is our intuition? How much should we depend on gut-level instinct rather than rational analysis? In this engaging book, David G. Myers shows us that while intuition can provide us with useful—and often amazing—insights, it can also dangerously mislead us.

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How reliable is our intuition? How much should we depend on gut-level instinct rather than rational analysis? In this engaging book, David G. Myers shows us that while intuition can provide us with useful—and often amazing—insights, it can also dangerously mislead us.

“Myers’ book brilliantly establishes intuition as a legitimate subject of scientific inquiry.”—Michael Shermer, Los Angeles Times Book Review

“A lively and thorough review of the powers and pitfalls of gut instinct.”—Eric Bonabeau, Harvard Business Review

Intuition is a one-of-a-kind book by one of the best writers in psychology. Exceptionally reasonable, totally up-to-date, and responsible, the book has the potential to be a classic in the field.”—Robert J. Sternberg, 2003 president, American Psychological Association

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Weight 18.6 oz
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Hardcover

AuthorDavid G. Myers
ISBN0300095317