Fiction has a special power to give us insight into our flaws
Losing yourself in a book, film or show provides a useful mirror for character – one that is hard to access in real life
by Martina Orlandi
Martina Orlandi is assistant professor in the Department of Philosophy at Trent University Durham in Canada. Her research focuses on practical irrationality and moral psychology, in particular self-deception, self-control and resilience.
Written by Martina Orlandi