Emotions have long been of interest to philosophers, with deep historical roots going back to the Ancients. They have also become one of the most exciting areas of current research in philosophy, the cognitive sciences and beyond. In this book Charlie Kurth explains the philosophy of the emotions, structuring the book around seven fundamental questions: What are emotions? Are emotions natural kinds? Do animals have emotions? Are emotions epistemically valuable? Are emotions the foundation for value and morality? Are emotions the basis for responsibility? Do emotions make us better people? In the course of exploring these questions, he also discusses cutting-edge empirical research on emotion, feminist approaches to emotions and their value, as well as methodological questions about how to theorize about the emotions. The book also contains in-depth discussions of specific emotions like compassion, disgust, anxiety and curiosity, and highlights emerging trends in emotion research. Including suggestions for further reading and a glossary of key terms, Emotion is ideal for those studying and researching the philosophy of the emotion as well as ethics, epistemology and the philosophies of mind and psychology.

Book Information
ISBN 9780367321123
Author Charlie Kurth
Format Hardback
Page Count 288
Imprint Routledge
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 156g