Screen LibraryKnowing self, changing self : the interplay of reality, fantasy, and friendship /
This book uses philosophy, psychology, and autobiography in an innovative exploration of the nature and evolution of self-knowledge. Topics include the impact of others, the role of fantasy, the construction of self-image, and playing roles; the second part of the book explores how self-understandin...
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Lexington Books,
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| Publisher Address: | Lanham, Maryland : |
| Publication Dates: | [2018] |
| Literature type: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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| Summary: |
This book uses philosophy, psychology, and autobiography in an innovative exploration of the nature and evolution of self-knowledge. Topics include the impact of others, the role of fantasy, the construction of self-image, and playing roles; the second part of the book explores how self-understanding evolves through friendship. |
| Carrier Form: | ix, 123 pages ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 117-119) and index. |
| ISBN: |
9781498575065 1498575064 |
| Index Number: | BF697 |
| CLC: |
B824.2 C912.11 B017.9 |
| Call Number: | B017.9/M831 |
| Contents: | I. Knowing self / Thomas Morawetz : On the social bases of self-knowledge -- On truth and falsity, fantasy and self-knowledge -- On acting, roles, and essences -- On recognition -- II. Changing self / Thomas Morawetz and Scotty Enyart : On friendship -- On professional identity -- On culture -- On feeling. |