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Emotion: The Basics
The Basics
The Basics Series
Author: Brady Michael
Language: EnglishSubject for Emotion: The Basics:
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Add to cart the book of Brady MichaelPublication date: 12-2018
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While human beings might be rational animals, they are emotional animals as well. Emotions play a central role in all areas of our lives and if we are to have a proper understanding of human life and activity, we ought to have a good grasp of the emotions. Michael S. Brady structures Emotion: The Basics around two basic, yet fundamental, questions: What are emotions? And what do emotions do? In answering these questions Brady provides insight into a core component of all our lives, covering:
- the nature of emotion;
- emotion, knowledge, and understanding;
- emotion and action;
- emotions and social groups;
- emotion, morality, and art.
In this concise and insightful introduction, Brady explains why we are often better off as a result of emotion rather than reason being in the driving seat, as our lives, both individual and social, would be significantly impoverished without the emotions. With a glossary of key terms and suggestions for further reading, Emotion: The Basics is an ideal starting point for anyone seeking a full introduction to the philosophical study of emotion.
Acknowledgments. Introduction. Chapter 1: The Nature of Emotion. Chapter 2: Emotion, Knowledge, and Understanding. Chapter 3: Emotion and Action. Chapter 4: Emotions and Social Groups. Chapter 5: Emotion, Morality, and Art. Glossary. Bibliography.
Michael S. Brady is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Glasgow, UK. He works on the philosophy of emotion and its links with moral philosophy and epistemology, and has published and edited a number of books in these areas.