Midwest Studies Phil V 22: Philosophy of Emotions

by Peter French (Editor)

Although generally philosophers have put a high valuation on reason, increasingly the role of emotions in motivating action is being recognized. The essays in this volume explore the emotions from a variety of perspectives, ranging from Aristotelian views of the passions to the new findings of cognitive science, and from such diverse starting points as medieval literature and psychological studies.

311 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 1999