Self-deception

[ciphergoth]

Is 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!

Comments

[strangerover.livejournal.com]

An interesting and stimulating topic that could go in so many directions...
The first thing that came into my head was 'personal concept of reality' - where someone's viewpoint of s situation is different from one's own.
Not sure where I first heard the phrase though?

[ciphergoth.livejournal.com]

Not sure what you're referring to here - as you say, people sometimes disagree, but I'm not sure what the relationship with self-deception you're highlighting here is, can you say a little more?