Explaining Emotions by Rorty (46 results)

Paperback. Condition: Good. The challenge of explaining the emotions has engaged the attention of the best minds in philosophy and science throughout history. Part of the fascination has been that the emotions resist classification. As adequate account therefore requires receptivity to knowledge from a variety of sources. The philosopher must inform himself of the relevant empirical investigation to arrive at a definition, and the scientist cannot afford to be naive about the assumptions built into his conceptual apparatus. The contributors to this volume have approached the problem of characterizing and classifying emotions from the perspectives of neurophysiology, psychology, and social psychology as well as that of philosophical psychology. They discuss the difficulties that arise in classifying the emotions, assessing their appropriateness and rationality, and determining their function in motivating moral action.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. The challenge of explaining the emotions has engaged the attention of the best minds in philosophy and science throughout history. Part of the fascination has been that the emotions resist classification. As adequate account therefore requires receptivity to knowledge from a variety of sources. The philosopher must inform himself of the relevant empirical investigation to arrive at a definition, and the scientist cannot afford to be naive about the assumptions built into his conceptual apparatus. The contributors to this volume have approached the problem of characterizing and classifying emotions from the perspectives of neurophysiology, psychology, and social psychology as well as that of philosophical psychology. They discuss the difficulties that arise in classifying the emotions, assessing their appropriateness and rationality, and determining their function in motivating moral action.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Condition: Very Good. Very Good condition. Volume 5. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

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Condition: acceptable.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Condition: acceptable. Cover image may vary. Cover is worn. Item has staining. Binding is split. Paperback.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good-. Crease at back cover, Careful packing and fast, efficient shipping including delivery confirmation. Please note: International and Domestic Priority orders for this item are available.

Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. First Edition, Later Printing. Published by University of California Press, 1980. Octavo. Paperback. Book is very good. Covers have shelf wear.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Published by University of California Press, 1980. Octavo. Paperback. Book is very good. Previous owner name on Title page. Spotting along page ends. Covers have shelf wear.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Softcover. Good binding and cover. Shelf wear. A couple corners folded over. Clean, unmarked pages.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Very good paperback with very good text. Previous owner's inscription on front endpaper, otherwise text very good. Exterior has light shelfwear and abrasions; otherwise very good. Ships from Dinkytown in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Very good paperback copy with very good text. Exterior has light shelfwear; otherwise very good. Ships from Dinkytown in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Due to the size/weight of this book extra charges may apply for international shipping.

Softbound. Condition: New.

Paperback. 543pp. Small ink signature else near new condition, covers bright, text clean & binding tight.

Paperback. Condition: Used-Very Good. Octavo. vi & 543 pp. Mild shelf wear to wraps. Remainder mark to bottom edge of text block. Altogether a copy in Very Good condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Broschiert. Condition: Gut. 543 Seiten Das hier angebotene Buch stammt aus einer teilaufgelösten Bibliothek und kann die entsprechenden Kennzeichnungen aufweisen (Rückenschild, Instituts-Stempel.); der Buchzustand ist ansonsten ordentlich und dem Alter entsprechend gut. In ENGLISCHER Sprache. Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 630. …

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. Near Fine trade paperback, a clean copy. Previous owner's ink annotations on title page and nowhere else.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Softcover. Light shelf wear. Old owner's stamp to half title and title page. Otherwise clean, tight, and unmarked. Very neat -- a sound copy.

Soft cover. Condition: New. A seminal work in clinical psychology examining the mechanisms of fear, anxiety, and the development of courage, written by one of the leading figures in behavioral and experimental psychology. This second edition expands upon the original text with updated research, theoretical perspectives, and clinical applications. Book is new and unread, with a tight binding, crisp pages, and no markings of any kind. Covers are clean and unmarked; corners sharp. Win 1. …

Condition: Fair. Volume 5. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. Clean from markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,750grams, ISBN:9780520039216.…

Condition: New.