The Emotions: A Philosophical Exploration

by Peter Goldie

Book Overview

Peter Goldie opens the path to a deeper understanding of our emotional lives through a lucid philosophical exploration of this surprisingly neglected topic. Drawing on philosophy, literature and science, Goldie considers the roles of culture and evolution in the development of our emotional capabilities. He examines the links between emotion, mood, and character, and places the emotions in the context of consciousness, thought, feeling, and imagination...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0199253048
• ISBN13: 9780199253043
• Release Date: November 2002
• Publisher: OUP Oxford
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"