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The discussion on self-deception highlights its complex nature and its relationship with human cognitive and spiritual capacities.
Nietzsche’s Stance
From the “Vervaekian perspective,” a significant shortcoming in Nietzsche’s philosophy is his failure to address the mechanisms necessary for dealing with self-deception [00:05:46]. Specifically, Nietzsche does not provide a framework for raising human capacity to more effectively engage with rationality and overcome self-deception [00:05:51].
Self-Deception and Spirituality
The capacity for spirituality, while offering the cultivation of wisdom, can also paradoxically drive self-deception [00:59:33]. The phenomenon of insight itself, a key aspect of spiritual experience, points to the inherent human propensity for self-deception [00:59:31].