On the Emotions

Distinguished philosopher Richard Wollheim's rich and thought-provoking account of the emotions considers what emotions are, how they arise in our lives, and how standard and "moral" emotions differ. Drawing on insights from literature, psychoanalysis, and philosophy, Wollheim argues that emotions form a distinct psychological category, not to be assimilated with either beliefs or desires.

Summary

An account of the emotions, using insights from literature, psychoanalysis and philosophy. Starting from the premise that emotions form a distinct psychological category, Wollheim argues that they are dispositions or underlying forces in the mind that erupt into consciousness from time to time.

Product details

• Authors: Richard Wollheim
• Publisher: Yale University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 10.11.1999
• EAN: 9780300079746
• ISBN: 978-0-300-07974-6
• No. of pages: 288
• Dimensions: 231 mm x 158 mm x 23 mm
• Weight: 590 g
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Philosophy > General, dictionaries