The Self Illusion

The Self Illusion
ISBN-10
1780338724
ISBN-13
9781780338729
Category
Mind and body
Pages
258
Language
English
Published
2013
Publisher
Constable & Robinson
Author
Bruce Hood

Description

Superstitious habits are common. Do you ever cross your fingers, knock on wood, avoid walking under ladders, or step around black cats? Sentimental value often supersedes material worth. If someone offered to replace your childhood teddy bear or wedding ring with a brand new, exact replica, would you do it?

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