Sökning: "Self-knowledge"
Visar resultat 1 - 5 av 26 avhandlingar innehållade ordet Self-knowledge.
1. A Different Kind of Ignorance : Self-Deception as Flight from Self-Knowledge
Sammanfattning : In this dissertation I direct critique at a conception of self-deception prevalent in analytical philosophy, where self-deception is seen as a rational form of irrationality in which the self-deceiver strategically deceives himself on the basis of having judged that this is the best thing to do or, in order to achieve something advantageous. In Chapter One, I criticize the conception of self-deception as analogous to deceiving someone else, the so-called “standard approach to self-deception”. LÄS MER
2. Self-awareness and self-knowledge in professions : Something we are or a skill we learn
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3. Self-Knowledge/Self-Regulation/Self-Control: A Ubiquitous Computing Perspective
Sammanfattning : This thesis is about self-knowledge, self-regulation and self-control. All three of these terms are easily understandable, and apply to situations in our daily lives (like misjudging one’s own competence at retiling the bathroom floor, or feeling the anxiety and thrill of doing unsupervised work, or guiltily hitting the snooze-button for the fifth time, and missing half a day of school). LÄS MER
4. Scribo ergo sum : Aspectos existenciales en tres novelas tardías de Carmen Martín Gaite
Sammanfattning : This dissertation examines three of Carmen Martín Gaite’s later novels, identifying existential issues that are presented through the narrative. It aims to unravel issues pertaining to personal identity, freedom, communication and ethical stances in a postmodern context. The thesis is divided into three studies, one for each novel examined. LÄS MER
5. Health promotion through the lifespan - the phenomenon of the inner child reflected in childhood events - experienced by children, adults and older persons
Sammanfattning : In spite of the fact that we are living longer lives, we still have to face challenges in our society like mental ill-health and stress-related conditions. However, human experiences may give insight on how to overcome challenges like these, by using a health-promoting perspective focusing on salutogenic aspects of health and well-being. LÄS MER