Don’t be Fooled: A Philosophy of Common Sense is a new book by Jan Bransen, and I originally picked it up as a text that seemed to be about logic. It’s a little more than that; it’s an analysis of how we’re easily fooled and the importance of language and our preconceptions can hinder or help us. Being better aware of how easily it is to be fooled is an important element in developing common sense.

With short discussions and scenarios, it unpacks how we interpret meaning and the implications for relationships. While it’s less about philosophy and more about the power of rhetoric, I’d recommend this as a readable approach to understanding political and social mores and the power of language and how it can contribute to misunderstandings and manipulation.

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