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The aim is to explore and defend the expressive view of the self against the reflective viewpoint.

August 1, 2026PhilosophiaOpen Access

Precis, The Expressive Self, by Ángel García Rodríguez (Lexington Books, 2024)

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Book argues for the expressive view of the self, clarifying key philosophical puzzles and challenges.

The aim is to explore and defend the expressive view of the self against the reflective viewpoint.
Establishes a contrast between two views of the self: reflective and expressive.
Addresses philosophical puzzles including Moore’s paradox, self-deception, and McKinsey’s paradox.
Considers challenges related to self-reference and first-person authority.
The expressive view avoids the incoherence of the reflective view.
It provides clarity regarding first-person puzzles.
Successfully addresses potential challenges to self-reference and authority.

Ángel García Rodríguez (2026) studied this question.

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