Self-Deception

Explore the complex topic of self-deception with this seminal work in philosophy, ethics, and psychology. This influential classic has been updated with a new chapter and a thought-provoking essay by the author. Delve into the paradox of how one can deceive themselves and gain fundamental insights into the workings of the mind. Fingarette challenges our notions of self, unconsciousness, personal responsibility, guilt, and innocence, applying them to the philosophies of Sartre and Kierkegaard, Freud's psychoanalysis, and contemporary neurosurgery research. A must-read for anyone interested in the human mind and its workings.