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Ep. 135 - What Is Self-Deception? w/Dr. Eric Funkhouser

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The Intricacies of Self-Deception

This chapter explores the complex nature of self-deception by examining how individuals can simultaneously hold contradictory beliefs about themselves and their circumstances. It discusses various theoretical frameworks that explain self-deception, including the deflationary, divided mind, and revisionary accounts, and highlights the tension between knowledge and belief. Additionally, it draws parallels between human self-deception and deceptive strategies in the animal kingdom, questioning the role of intention and motive in both contexts.

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