Review: The Routledge Handbook of Philosophy of Disagreement

Abstract

The Routledge Handbook of Philosophy of Disagreement (2024), edited by Maria Baghramian, J. Adam Carter, and Rach Cosker-Rowland, offers a rigorous and multidisciplinary analysis of the phenomenon of disagreement from the perspectives of epistemology, ethics, political philosophy, science, and public policy. The volume brings together contributions from leading scholars and is structured into six thematic sections that address the nature, scope, and implications of disagreement across multiple domains of thought.

The work stands out both for the quality of its contributions and the diversity of approaches it presents, addressing topics such as skepticism, belief justification, democratic deliberation, and the influence of disagreement in science and public health. Among its merits is its relevance in today's context of growing polarization and misinformation, where a philosophical understanding of disagreement proves to be essential. The book establishes itself as a key reference for the study of philosophical disagreement and its implications for collective decision-making.