Self-deception
Herbert Fingarette
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Self-deception
Published
1972
Publisher
Routledge & K. Paul
Pages
171
Description
"This new edition of Herbert Fingarette's classic study in philosophical psychology now includes a provocative recent essay on the topic by the author.". "How can one deceive oneself if the very idea of deception implies that the deceiver knows the truth? The resolution of this paradox leads Fingarette to fundamental insights into the mind at work. He questions our basic ideas of self and the unconscious, personal responsibility, and our ethical categories of guilt and innocence. Fingarette applies these ideas to the philosophies of Sartre and Kierkegaard, as well as to Freud's psychoanalytic theories and to contemporary research into neurosurgery. Included in this new edition, Fingarette's most recent essay, "Self-Deception Needs No Explaining" (1998), challenges the ideas in the extant literature."--BOOK JACKET.
Subjects
Leadership and Self Deception
The elephant in the brain
Mistakes Were Made (But Not by Me)
The disowned self
Bright-sided
The honest truth about dishonesty
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Self-deception?
This edition of Self-deception has approximately 171 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Self-deception?
For most readers, Self-deception typically takes between 3h 34m and 2h 23m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 42,750 words and common reading speeds.
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The estimated word count for Self-deception is approximately 42,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Self-deception?
Self-deception was written by Herbert Fingarette.
When was Self-deception published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1972. The original work may have been published on a different date.