#6 in Psychology
Thinking, Fast and Slow
- 528
- Pages
- about 10 h
- Reading time
- NYT bestseller · 26 weeks on the list, peaked at #4
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Our view
“Thinking, Fast and Slow” gives a thorough account of how judgement goes wrong: Kahneman’s two systems, one quick and instinctive, one slow and deliberate, frame the many biases he catalogues, and the book shows readers that they are less rational than they assume. At more than five hundred pages it is detailed, and some may find it overwhelming; it suits those who want depth rather than a quick summary.
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About the book
Thinking, Fast and Slow is a 2011 popular science book by the Israeli-American psychologist Daniel Kahneman. Its main thesis is a differentiation between two modes of thought: "System 1" is fast, instinctive and emotional; "System 2" is slower, more deliberative, and more logical.
Where the score comes from
The sources average 8.2 across 1,247 ratings. With that many, the reader vote carries 89% of the weight and the score stays at 8.2 — the Psychology average of 7.9 barely moves it.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Library | 8.2 | 235 | 19% |
| Hardcover | 8.2 | 1K | 81% |
Frequently asked
How long is Thinking, Fast and Slow?
It has 528 pages — longer than 83% of the ranked books in Psychology.
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