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Born Liars : Why We Can't Live Without Deceit

by Ian Leslie
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The deception that defines us: Born Liars

Born Liars is an insightful read for individuals seeking to understand the role lies play in our lives. It explores how deceit permeates our daily experiences, including childhood, careers, and health. Leslie uses an array of sources - from Charles Darwin to Joni Mitchell - to support his argument that lying is central to our human experience. Users who enjoy philosophical reads that challenge conventional thinking will find Leslie's approach refreshing.

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Born Liars : Why We Can't Live Without Deceit

by Ian Leslie
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ISBN: 9781849164252
Authors: Ian Leslie
Publisher: Quercus
Date of Publication: 2012-06-07
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Philosophy, Science
Related Topics: Neuroscience, Psychology
Goodreads rating: 3.87
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Description

Our attitudes to lying are confused and contradictory - you might even say, self-deceiving. On the one hand we hate lies, and liars. On the other, we all indulge in fibs, tall tales and fantasies. If lying is wrong, why do we all do it - both to others, and to ourselves? In Born Liars, Ian Leslie argues that, far from being a bug in the human software, lying is central to who we are; that we cannot understand ourselves without first understanding the dynamics of deceit. Using a vivid, panoramic style, he explores the role of deception and self-deception in our childhoods, our careers, and our health, and the part played by lies - both black and white - in art, advertising, sport, politics and war.
 

The deception that defines us: Born Liars

Born Liars is an insightful read for individuals seeking to understand the role lies play in our lives. It explores how deceit permeates our daily experiences, including childhood, careers, and health. Leslie uses an array of sources - from Charles Darwin to Joni Mitchell - to support his argument that lying is central to our human experience. Users who enjoy philosophical reads that challenge conventional thinking will find Leslie's approach refreshing.

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