Deceit and Self-Deception
  • Published: 26 February 2014
  • ISBN: 9780141019918
  • Imprint: Penguin Press
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 416
  • RRP: $39.99

Deceit and Self-Deception

Fooling Yourself the Better to Fool Others

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Why lying to ourselves - and others - makes us human

We lie to ourselves every day: about how well we drive, how much we're enjoying ourselves - even how good looking we are. In this ground-breaking book, Robert Trivers examines not only how we self-deceive, but also why, taking fascinating examples from aviation disasters, con artists, sexual betrayals and conflicts within families. Revealing, provocative and witty, Deceit and Self-Deception will make you rethink everything that you think you know.
  • Published: 26 February 2014
  • ISBN: 9780141019918
  • Imprint: Penguin Press
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 416
  • RRP: $39.99
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Praise for Deceit and Self-Deception

Fascinating

Economist

This is a remarkable book, by a uniquely brilliant scientist...arguably his most provocative and interesting idea so far...a pleasure to read. Strongly recommended.

Richard Dawkins

Provocative and wide-ranging...Deceit and Self-Deception has broad appeal and a well-structured narrative...[it] conveys a powerful and focused message

Stuart West, Nature

A remarkable book...Great books contain important new ideas, and this book is no exception...Striking observations and new twists on old themes are packed into every chapter...entertaining and accessible

William von Hippel, Psychologist, University of Queensland

A startlingly original and important book

Richard Wrangham

Admirable breadth, clarity and ambition

Julian Baggini, Science Focus