On Multiple Selves

Name: On Multiple Selves
Brand: Taylor & Francis Inc
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By: David Lester (Editor)

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Hardcover | 30 April 2015 | Edition Number 1

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212 Pages

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22.9 x 15.2 x 1.91

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On Multiple Selves refutes the idea that a human being has a single unified self. Instead, David Lester argues, the mind is made up of multiple selves, and this is a normal psychological phenomenon. Lester expands on his earlier work on the phenomenon, illuminating how a "multiple-self theory of the mind" is critically necessary to understanding human behavior.

Most of us are aware that we have multiple selves. We adopt different "facade selves" depending on whom we are with. Lester argues that contrary to the popular psychological term, "false self," these presentations of self are all part of us, not false; they simply cover layers of identity. He asserts that at any given moment in time, one or another of our subselves is in control and determines how we think and act. Lester covers situations that may encourage the development of multiple selves, ranging from post-traumatic stress resulting from combat to bilinguals who speak two (or more) languages fluently.

Lester''s views of multiple selves will resonate with readers'' individual subjective experience. On Multiple Selves is an essential read for psychologists, philosophers, and social scientists and will fascinate general readers as well.

Industry Reviews

-[V]ery thorough, reporting the writings of cognitive/social theorists, psychotherapists and psychoanalysts, and researchers. For anyone who wants a good review of the extensive literature on this subject, I would recommend this source.-

--Rebecca C. Curtis, PsycCRITIQUES

-Bringing to the discussion logic, research and an excellent prose style, he [Lester] makes a convincing case that considering self as a single, unified construct can be counterproductive to helping individuals.-

--R. E. Osborne, Choice

-It is an excellent, comprehensive overview of personal multiplicity--a synthesis of old and new ideas which adds up to more than the sum of their parts!-

--Rita Carter, science writer, lecturer and broadcaster

"[V]ery thorough, reporting the writings of cognitive/social theorists, psychotherapists and psychoanalysts, and researchers. For anyone who wants a good review of the extensive literature on this subject, I would recommend this source."

--Rebecca C. Curtis, PsycCRITIQUES

"Bringing to the discussion logic, research and an excellent prose style, he [Lester] makes a convincing case that considering self as a single, unified construct can be counterproductive to helping individuals."

--R. E. Osborne, Choice

"It is an excellent, comprehensive overview of personal multiplicity--a synthesis of old and new ideas which adds up to more than the sum of their parts!"

--Rita Carter, science writer, lecturer and broadcaster

--Rebecca C. Curtis, PsycCRITIQUES

--R. E. Osborne, Choice

"It is an excellent, comprehensive overview of personal multiplicity--a synthesis of old and new ideas which adds up to more than the sum of their parts!"

--Rita Carter, science writer, lecturer and broadcaster

"It is an excellent, comprehensive overview of personal multiplicity--a synthesis of old and new ideas which adds up to more than the sum of their parts!"

--Rita Carter, science writer, lecturer and broadcaster

--R. E. Osborne, Choice

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