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Admirable Evasions: How Psychology Undermines Morality
£14.99
DALRYMPLE, THEODORE
Product Details
ISBN: 9781641771887
Author: DALRYMPLE, THEODORE
In Admirable Evasions, Theodore Dalrymple explains why human self-understanding has not been bettered by the false promises of the different schools of psychological thought.
Key Arguments:
- Oversimplification of Human Behavior: Dalrymple argues that most psychological explanations of human behavior are not only ludicrously inadequate oversimplifications but also socially harmful.
- Evasion of Personal Responsibility: These explanations allow individuals to evade personal responsibility for their actions by blaming a multitude of scapegoats, such as:
- Their childhood
- Their genes
- Their neurochemistry
- Even evolutionary pressures
Critique of Psychological Schools:
Dalrymple reveals how various fashionable schools of thought prevent honest self-examination, which is essential for the formation of human character. These include:
- Psychoanalysis
- Behaviorism
- Modern Neuroscience
- Evolutionary Psychology
Instead of fostering self-awareness, these schools:
- Promote self-obsession without self-examination.
- Encourage the gross overuse of mind-affecting medicines.
A Deeper Perspective:
Admirable Evasions also delves into:
- Metaphysical Objections: It questions the fundamental assumptions of psychology.
- The Role of Literature: Dalrymple suggests that literature offers a far more illuminating window into the human condition than psychology could ever hope to provide.
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