Mirror, Mirror

In Mirror, Mirror, Simon Blackburn offers an engaging exploration of narcissism, vanity, and self-love, examining their complexities through a rich blend of philosophy, psychology, history, and culture. Drawing on insights from great thinkers and contemporary phenomena like selfies and cosmetic surgery, the book reflects on the importance of self-regard while warning of our tendency to blur the lines between healthy and harmful self-concern. With humor and style, Blackburn invites listeners to consider how modern obsessions impact our understanding of the self and our relationships with others.