Selbsttauschung

by Kathi Beier

Overview

Self-deception is a problematic phenomenon because it seems so deeply irrational. Previous philosophical accounts have not succeeded in making clear the way in which it is a "failure of reason." The present author argues that self-deception is a privative phenomenon, i.e. a deviation from immanent norms, as well an ethical phenomenon. According to this approach, self-deception is motivated epistemic caprice that is tempting when we see our idea of a good life threatened.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783110229325
Publisher:	De Gruyter
Publication date:	10/28/2010
Series:	Grundthemen Philosophie Series
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	NOOK Book
Pages:	262
File size:	4 MB

About the Author

Kathi Beier, Georg-August-Universität Göttingen.