Deceit and Self-Deception

Fooling Yourself the Better to Fool Others

Autori

• Robert Trivers

Parametri

• 416 pagine
• 15 ore di lettura

• Filosofia
• Psicologia
• Saggistica
• Scienze Naturali
• Scienze sociali

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Exploring the intricacies of self-deception, this book delves into the psychological mechanisms behind why individuals often mislead themselves. By analyzing real-life examples from aviation disasters, con artists, and familial conflicts, it reveals the underlying motivations for such behaviors. Readers are prompted to reconsider their own beliefs and perceptions, offering profound insights into the nature of truth and self-awareness.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2014

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