Lost man and losses of a man in the consumer society

Vol. 20 Iss. 2 pp. 10–15 | St. Petersburg State Institute of Psychology and Social Work | ISSN: 1993-8101
2013 • Issue 2 • Volume 20Research in applied psychology

Abstract

The article discusses the problems related to the transformation of human values in the consumer society. Author analyzes some key subjective phenomena that guide human activity. The false self-presentation and imposture are presented as a vital project of human in the consumer society. Additional attention is paid to interpersonal relationships and consequences of their transformation.

Keywords

consumer society, imposture, self-presentation, virtue, happiness, freedom of will

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