02726nam 2200721Ia 450 991079223530332120230617015852.00-19-029151-60-19-532544-30-19-803851-897866104280521-60256-498-11-280-42805-8(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-doubtSelf-perception.Self-doubt.155.2Leary Mark R103487MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910792235303321The curse of the self3774314UNINA