The Folly of Fools: The Logic of Deceit and Self-Deception in Human Life
Language: English
Published by Basic Books, 2011
- First Edition
- Hardcover
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Fine copy of The Folly of Fools: The Logic of Deceit and Self-Deception in Human Life by Robert Trivers, in very good dust jacket. Provocative and influential work by evolutionary biologist Robert Trivers examining the role of deception and self-deception in human behavior. Drawing on evolutionary theory, psychology, and real-world examples, Trivers explores how self-deception may have evolved as a strategy to better deceive others, with implications for politics, relationships, and social life. Book is in fine condition, with a tight binding and clean, unmarked pages throughout. No highlighting, underlining, inscriptions, or ownership marks. Dust jacket is very good, showing light shelf wear but remaining clean, intact, and presentable. win1.
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- Title
- The Folly of Fools: The Logic of Deceit and Self-Deception in Human Life
- Author
- Trivers, Robert
- Publisher
- Basic Books
- Publication year
- 2011
- Condition
- Fine
- Dust jacket
- Very Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0465027555
- ISBN 13
- 9780465027552
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Item weight
- 1.499 pounds
- Dimensions
- 1.5 inches width by 6.75 inches height by 9.75 inches depth
Whether it’s in a cockpit at takeoff or the planning of an offensive war, a romantic relationship or a dispute at the office, there are many opportunities to lie and self-deceive—but deceit and self-deception carry the costs of being alienated from reality and can lead to disaster. So why does deception play such a prominent role in our everyday lives? In short, why do we deceive?
Trivers has written an ambitious investigation into the evolutionary logic of lying and the costs of leaving it unchecked.
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