Philosophy and the Emotions (Royal Institute of Philosophy Supplements, Series Number 52) - Softcover

Hatzimoysis, Anthony

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521537347 ISBN 13: 9780521537346

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2009

Synopsis

This major volume of original essays maps the place of emotion in human nature, through a discussion of the relation between consciousness and body; by analysing the importance of emotion for human agency by pointing to the ways in which practical rationality may be enhanced, as well as hindered, by emotions; and by exploring questions of value in making sense of emotions at a political, ethical and personal level. Leading researchers in the field reflect on the nature of human feelings, how and why we understand what other people feel, and the way in which our values become involved in specific emotional phenomena, such as guilt, fear, shame, amusement, or love. This collection addresses important questions in the philosophy of mind and comments on the implications of research in biology, cognitive psychology, psychoanalysis, and narrative theory for the philosophical understanding of emotions.

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Book Description:

This major volume of original essays by leading researchers in the field explores the nature of human feelings, how and why we understand what other people feel, and how our values become involved in emotions such as guilt, fear, shame, amusement, or love.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0521537347
• ISBN 13: 9780521537346
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 264