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The Emotions. A Philosophical Theory.
O. H. Green
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Paperback. Series: Philosophical Studies Series. Num Pages: 220 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GB; HPM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 355.
Philosophical theories of emotions, and to an extent some theories of scientific psychology, represent attempts to capture the essence of emotions basically as they are conceived in common sense psychology. Although there are problems, the success of explanations of our behavior in terms of believes, desires and emotions creates a presumption that, at some level of abstraction, they reflect important elements in our psychological nature. It is incumbent on a theory of emotions to provide an account of two salient facts about emotions as conceived in common sense psychology. As intentional states, emotions have representational and rational properties: emotions represent ... Read more
Philosophical theories of emotions, and to an extent some theories of scientific psychology, represent attempts to capture the essence of emotions basically as they are conceived in common sense psychology. Although there are problems, the success of explanations of our behavior in terms of believes, desires and emotions creates a presumption that, at some level of abstraction, they reflect important elements in our psychological nature. It is incumbent on a theory of emotions to provide an account of two salient facts about emotions as conceived in common sense psychology. As intentional states, emotions have representational and rational properties: emotions represent ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
220
Condition
New
Series
Philosophical Studies Series
Number of Pages
203
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789401051262
SKU
V9789401051262
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