02730nam 2200721Ia 450 991046514350332120200520144314.00-19-532544-30-19-803851-897866104280521-60256-498-11-280-42805-8(CKB)2560000000299378(EBL)3052034(OCoLC)922952571(SSID)ssj0000086155(PQKBManifestationID)11112937(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000086155(PQKBWorkID)10029776(PQKB)10417496(SSID)ssj0001143827(PQKBManifestationID)12482455(PQKBTitleCode)TC0001143827(PQKBWorkID)11112457(PQKB)10586561(StDuBDS)EDZ0000073377(MiAaPQ)EBC3052034(MiAaPQ)EBC272868(Au-PeEL)EBL3052034(CaPaEBR)ebr10103701(CaONFJC)MIL42805(Au-PeEL)EBL272868(OCoLC)191038423(EXLCZ)99256000000029937820040609d2004 fy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrThe curse of the self[electronic resource] self-awareness, egotism, and the quality of human life /Mark R. LearyOxford Oxford University Press20041 online resource (237 p.)Description based upon print version of record.0-19-517242-6 0-19-978675-5 Includes bibliographical references and index.Contents; 1 The Self-Aware Animal; 2 Living in Two Worlds; 3 Through the Eyes of the Ego; 4 Making Ourselves Miserable; 5 When Selves Collide; 6 Risking Life and Limb; 7 Religion and Morality; 8 The Self Out of Control; 9 Bringing Out the Best in the Self; Notes; Index; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; R; S; T; U; V; W; Y; ZHuman beings have the ability to think consciously about themselves, which allows them, among other things, to imagine themselves in the future, anticipate the consequences of their behaviour and plan ahead. This can sometimes cause problems and the author suggests ways to approach self-reflection in a positive manner.Self-perceptionSelf-doubtElectronic books.Self-perception.Self-doubt.155.2Leary Mark R103487MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910465143503321The curse of the self2474307UNINA