self-deception
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Self-deception — is a process of denying or rationalizing away the relevance, significance, or importance of opposing evidence and logical argument. Theorization It has been theorized that humans are susceptible to self deception because most people have… … Wikipedia
self-deception — [self′di sep′shən] n. the deceiving of oneself as to one s true feelings, motives, circumstances, etc.: also self deceit self deceiving adj … English World dictionary
Self-deception — Self de*cep tion, n. Self deceit. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
self-deception — ► NOUN ▪ the action or practice of deceiving oneself into believing that a false or unfounded feeling, idea, or situation is true … English terms dictionary
self-deception — N UNCOUNT Self deception involves allowing yourself to believe something about yourself that is not true, because the truth is more unpleasant. Human beings have an infinite capacity for self deception. Syn: self delusion … English dictionary
self-deception — The motivated misapprehension of the facts of the case. This may include actively believing what is not true, and refusing to acknowledge a truth, in circumstances where without the motivation the truth would be obvious. The philosophical problem … Philosophy dictionary
self-deception — noun (U) the act of making yourself believe something is true when it is not: He was unwilling to admit that the visionary idea was sheer self deception. self deceptive adjective … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
self-deception — self deceptive, adj. /self di sep sheuhn, self /, n. the act or fact of deceiving oneself. Also called self deceit /self di seet , self /. [1670 80] * * * … Universalium
self-deception — self′ decep′tion n. the act or fact of deceiving oneself. Also called self′ deceit′ • Etymology: 1670–80 self′ decep′tive, adj … From formal English to slang
self-deception — self de ception n [U] when you make yourself believe that something is true when it is not … Dictionary of contemporary English
self-deception — self de ception noun uncount the action of making yourself believe something good that is not true, especially something about yourself … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
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- The omnipotent self, a study in self-deception and self-cure, Bousfield Paul. Книга представляет собой репринтное издание. Несмотря на то, что была проведена серьезная работа по восстановлению первоначального качества издания, на некоторых страницах могут обнаружиться… Подробнее Купить за 682 руб
