Self-reflection for the opaque mind: an essay in neo-sellarsian philosophy
Auteur :
Parent, T.
Éditeur :
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN :
9780367878184
Date de publication :
10 déc. 2019
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 cm
Poids :
453 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
This volume attempts to solve a grave problem about critical self-reflection. Psychological studies indicate not just that we are bad at detecting our own "ego-threatening" thoughts; they also suggest that we are ignorant of even our ordinary thoughts. However, self-reflection presupposes an ability to know one’s own thoughts. So if ignorance is