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Others in Mind: The Origins of Self-Consciousness

Philippe Rochat

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Why are we so prone to guilt and embarrassment? Why do we care so much about how others see us, about our reputation? What are the origins of such afflictions? Philippe Rochat argues that it is because we are members of a species that evolved the unique propensity to reflect upon themselves as an object of thoughts; an object of thoughts that is potentially evaluated by others. But, the argument goes, this propensity comes from a basic fear: the fear of rejection, of being socially banned and ostracized. Others in Mind is about self-consciousness, how it originates and how it shapes our lives. Self-consciousness is arguably the most important and revealing of all psychological problems.

Language: English

Pages: 264

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Release: February 09, 2009

ISBN: 0521729653

ISBN 13: 9780521729659

Others in Mind: The Origins of Self-Consciousness

Philippe Rochat

3.8/5 ( ratings)

Why are we so prone to guilt and embarrassment? Why do we care so much about how others see us, about our reputation? What are the origins of such afflictions? Philippe Rochat argues that it is because we are members of a species that evolved the unique propensity to reflect upon themselves as an object of thoughts; an object of thoughts that is potentially evaluated by others. But, the argument goes, this propensity comes from a basic fear: the fear of rejection, of being socially banned and ostracized. Others in Mind is about self-consciousness, how it originates and how it shapes our lives. Self-consciousness is arguably the most important and revealing of all psychological problems.

Language: English

Pages: 264

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Release: February 09, 2009

ISBN: 0521729653

ISBN 13: 9780521729659

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