Self-deception
Jun. 23rd, 2009 09:39 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
ciphergothIs self-deception always bad? Are there any beliefs so dear to you that, in a world where they weren't true, you would prefer to go on believing them?
Update: very interesting answers so far, I hope I get to hear from lots more of you!
Update: very interesting answers so far, I hope I get to hear from lots more of you!
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Date: 2009-06-23 05:55 pm (UTC)To me beliefs don't necessarily need have to have solid reasoned arguments about why they're true. They're subjective, can often be about feelings, instincts or hunches, and they're your own matter. As long as your beliefs don't upset, bother or ruin the world for anyone else I'm ok with them. It doesn't mean I want to hear about them though - take note Brixton preachers!