The Philosophy of Indoctrination by Chris Ranalli

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Summary

This book develops and defends a novel social epistemological account of indoctrination. It answers important epistemological, ethical, and political questions about what indoctrination is, why it is epistemically harmful, how it can be practiced, and how we should talk about indoctrination.

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The Philosophy of Indoctrination by Chris Ranalli

Every family has secrets. Even the families you least expect. Years ago, the leaders of two prominent families agreed on a treaty that would cloak the forbidden shadows of desire with darkness, hiding a romance that was never supposed to happen. An ultimate betrayal momentarily broke the organization apart. Now, the group has reformed with new rules, new values, and new ruthless ways of silencing their enemies. In a world where decadence and decay merge seamlessly, the Crownes and Maddens must deal with the consequences of their illicit liaison as dark secrets and evil forces converge, threatening to unravel the fragile threads of their new reign over society. As the clock ticks towards an inevitable reckoning, some will succumb to the shadows that bind them, while others battle the treacherous path between desire and damnation. Contains mature themes.

"Citizens need to be educated but not indoctrinated if our political and epistemic ideals are to be realisedChris Ranalli helps us understand the nature and harms of indoctrination and in doing so offers a major new contribution to virtue and political epistemology. In his rich and engaging book, he offers clear insights for all those concerned with the messy relationships between politics, education, and epistemology."

Ian James Kidd, University of Nottingham, UK

Chris Ranalli is an Assistant Professor of Philosophy at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam). His research is primarily in epistemology. He also has research interests in philosophy of mind, ethics, and social philosophy. He is a core member of the European Research Council's (ERC) ‘Extreme Beliefs’ research group.

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ISBN 13 9781032203850
ISBN 10 1032203854
Title The Philosophy of Indoctrination
Author Chris Ranalli
Series Routledge Studies In Epistemology
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Routledge
Year published 2026-05-21
Number of pages 290
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.