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Strangers to Ourselves: Discovering the Adaptive Unconscious,Used
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Know thyself,' a precept as old as Socrates, is still good advice. But is introspection the best path to selfknowledge? What are we trying to discover, anyway? In an eyeopening tour of the unconscious, as contemporary psychological science has redefined it, Timothy D. Wilson introduces us to a hidden mental world of judgments, feelings, and motives that introspection may never show us.This is not your psychoanalyst's unconscious. The adaptive unconscious that empirical psychology has revealed, and that Wilson describes, is much more than a repository of primitive drives and conflictridden memories. It is a set of pervasive, sophisticated mental processes that size up our worlds, set goals, and initiate action, all while we are consciously thinking about something else.If we don't know ourselvesour potentials, feelings, or motivesit is most often, Wilson tells us, because we have developed a plausible story about ourselves that is out of touch with our adaptive unconscious. Citing evidence that too much introspection can actually do damage, Wilson makes the case for better ways of discovering our unconscious selves. If you want to know who you are or what you feel or what you're like, Wilson advises, pay attention to what you actually do and what other people think about you. Showing us an unconscious more powerful than Freud's, and even more pervasive in our daily life, Strangers to Ourselves marks a revolution in how we know ourselves.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Strangers to Ourselves'? A: The main theme of 'Strangers to Ourselves' is the exploration of the adaptive unconscious, emphasizing that our understanding of ourselves often conflicts with our true feelings and motives. Timothy D. Wilson discusses how introspection may not be the best way to gain self-knowledge.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Strangers to Ourselves' is Prof. Timothy D. Wilson, a prominent psychologist known for his research on the adaptive unconscious.
- Q: When was 'Strangers to Ourselves' published? A: 'Strangers to Ourselves' was published on September 30, 2002.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding, providing durability and a premium feel.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Strangers to Ourselves'? A: 'Strangers to Ourselves' contains a total of 272 pages.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: 'Strangers to Ourselves' is categorized under Psychotherapy, TA & NLP, making it relevant for those interested in psychology and self-discovery.
- Q: What are the key insights provided in the book? A: Key insights include the idea that our adaptive unconscious influences our judgments and actions more than we realize, and that understanding ourselves requires attention to our behaviors and how others perceive us.
- Q: Is this book suitable for anyone interested in psychology? A: Yes, 'Strangers to Ourselves' is suitable for anyone interested in psychology, personal development, or understanding the complexities of the human mind.
- Q: What makes this book different from traditional psychoanalysis? A: Unlike traditional psychoanalysis, which often focuses on past conflicts and drives, Wilson's concept of the adaptive unconscious presents a more dynamic view of how unconscious processes shape our daily lives and decisions.
- Q: Can this book help improve self-awareness? A: Yes, 'Strangers to Ourselves' can help improve self-awareness by challenging readers to reconsider their understanding of themselves and encouraging them to observe their behaviors and interactions with others.