Direct, fully intentional self-deception is also real

Behavioral and Brain Sciences 20 (1):123-124 (1997)
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An important way to become self-deceived, omitted by Mele, is by intentionally ignoring and avoiding the contemplation of evidence one has for an upsetting conclusion, knowing full well that one is giving priority to one's present peace of mind over the search for truth. Such intentional self-deception may be especially hard to observe scientifically.

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