{"title":"Herbert Fingarette","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the thought-provoking world of Herbert Fingarette, a distinguished thinker in the realms of philosophy and psychology. His works invite readers to explore complex human behaviours and the intricacies of the mind with clarity and insight. Known for his meticulous analysis and thought-provoking ideas, Fingarette stands as a pivotal figure in modern philosophical discourse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his influential writings is \u003cem\u003eSelf-Deception\u003c\/em\u003e, a book that unravels the nuances of fooling oneself and explores how people can recognise truths about their own thoughts and behaviours. Fingarette skilfully examines the paradoxes of self-deception, shedding light on how individuals manage to deceive themselves in their daily lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFingarette's explorations often challenge traditional views, offering fresh perspectives on age-old philosophical questions. His contributions to understanding human nature make his collection an essential addition for anyone intrigued by the philosophical and psychological dimensions of self-awareness and human conduct. Step into Fingarette's intellectual world and broaden your comprehension of the self in ways you might never have imagined.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"self-deception-by-herbert-fingarette-9780520220522","title":"Self-Deception","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWith a new chapter\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis new edition of Herbert Fingarette's classic study in philosophical psychology now includes a provocative recent essay on the topic by the author. A seminal work, the book has deeply influenced the fields of philosophy, ethics, psychology, and cognitive science, and it remains an important focal point for the large body of literature on self-deception that has appeared since its publication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHow 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFingarette applies these ideas to the philosophies of Sartre and Kierkegaard, as well as to Freud's psychoanalytic theories and to contemporary research into neurosurgery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIncluded in this new edition, Fingarette's most recent essay, \"Self-Deception Needs No Explaining (1998),\" challenges the ideas in the extant literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000738037996,"sku":"9780520220522","price":50.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/5425553482373.jpg?v=1763301509"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/herbert-fingarette.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}