Quassim Cassam has done the world a great service. This short, bracing and easily accessible book is not only a compelling read - it is also a much-needed weapon in the war against lies and the battle for truth. Methodically, he takes apart the mindset of the conspiracy theorist and shows why such theories arise, why they appeal and why they cause real damage. Truth has taken a battering in recent years. Now, thanks to Cassam, the truth is hitting back.Jonathan Freedland
Preface1 The (Real) Point of Conspiracy Theories2 Why are Conspiracy Theories so Popular?3 The Problem with Conspiracy Theories4 How to Respond to Conspiracy TheoriesFurther Reading
Quassim Cassam is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Warwick.