Conspiracy theories have historically had a bad reputation, with many philosophers dismissing the topic as irrational. Current philosophical debate has challenged this stance, suggesting that these theories do not deserve their bad reputation.

Foreword David Coady

1. An Introduction to the Philosophical Debate about Conspiracy Theories David Coady

2. The Conspiracy Theory of Society Karl R. Popper

3. Popper revisited, or What is Wrong with Conspiracy Theories? Charles Pigden

4. Of Conspiracy Theories Brian L. Keeley

5. Living with the Conspiracy Lee Basham

6. Conspiracy Theories and Conspiracy Theorizing Steve Clarke

7. Malevolent Global Conspiracy Lee Basham

8. Nobody Expects the Spanish Inquisition! More Thoughts on Conspiracy Theory Brian L. Keeley

9. Conspiracy Theories and Official Stories David Coady

10. Appealing to the Fundamental Attribution Error: Was it All a Big Mistake? Steve Clarke

11. Afterthoughts on Conspiracy Theory: Resilience and Ubiquity Lee Basham

12. Complots of Mischief Charles Pigden

13. The Pragmatic Rejection of Conspiracy Theories David Coady

David Coady is Senior Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of Tasmania, Australia