Clancy Martin | A Brief Introduction to the Morality of Deception
Martin introduces the basic questions concerning deception and the philosophers who have contributed to this topic in ethics. He discusses the prevalence of lying even while it is considered an immoral act, the philosophical arguments for and against the act of lying, the moral complexities of deception, and concludes with the paradox of self-deception
-Which of the following is NOT a form of self-deception?
A) rationalization
B) self-knowledge
C) selective attention
D) cognitive dissonance

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Self-knowledge is not a form of self-deception; it involves an accurate understanding of oneself, whereas self-deception involves misleading oneself.

Clancy Martin | a Brief Introduction to the Morality of Deception