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Exploring the theme of self-deception, the author argues that individuals lack true self-awareness as they navigate societal demands. He suggests that ideals like freedom and justice serve as distractions, allowing the state to maintain power while evading moral accountability. The book delves into the psychological mechanisms behind human behavior, positing that acknowledging our mortality would hinder our willingness to conform and sacrifice for the collective, challenging the foundation of the social contract.
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The Way We Are, Allen Wheelis
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- Released
- 2006
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- Title
- The Way We Are
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Allen Wheelis
- Publisher
- W. W. Norton & Company
- Released
- 2006
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 144
- ISBN13
- 9780393337969
- Category
- Psychology
- Description
- Exploring the theme of self-deception, the author argues that individuals lack true self-awareness as they navigate societal demands. He suggests that ideals like freedom and justice serve as distractions, allowing the state to maintain power while evading moral accountability. The book delves into the psychological mechanisms behind human behavior, positing that acknowledging our mortality would hinder our willingness to conform and sacrifice for the collective, challenging the foundation of the social contract.