Deception

Most of us think we are about 15 per cent cleverer, more attractive and better drivers than others think we are. Drawing on insights from philosophy, psychology and literature, this work explores the implications for living well in the shadow of Kant's humbling thought that "out of the crooked timber of humanity, no straight thing was ever made".

Cei mai multi dintre noi credem ca suntem cu aproximativ 15% mai inteligenti, mai atractivi si mai buni soferi decat cred altii. Bazandu-se pe perspective din filosofie, psihologie si literatura, aceasta lucrare exploreaza implicatiile unui trai sanatos in umbra gandirii umilitoare a lui Kant, conform careia ,,din lemnul stramb al umanitatii nu s-a creat niciodata nimic drept".