How and why do we deceive ourselves? How does this impact on us and those around us? And what, if anything, can we do about it? This book, now in its second edition, is a stand-alone sequel and companion piece to 'The Art of Failure', which explores what it means to be successful, and how, if at all, true success can be achieved.
A complete guide to self-deception, written by an Oxford psychiatrist and philosopher, covering the 40 most common or important ego defences.
