Emotion

The emotions are one of the biggest and most exciting areas of current philosophical research. Charlie Kurth explains and assesses the philosophy of the emotions. Ideal for those studying and researching the philosophy of the emotions as well as ethics, epistemology and philosophy of mind and psychology.

Emotions have long been of interest to philosophers and have 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, and methodological questions on how to theorize about the emotions. The book also contains in-depth discussions of specific emotions like compassion, disgust, anxiety, and curiosity. It also 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 emotion as well as ethics, epistemology, and the philosophies of mind and psychology.

Autorentext

Charlie Kurth is an Associate Professor of Philosophy, Western Michigan University, USA. He is the author of The Anxious Mind: An Investigation into the Varieties and Virtues of Anxiety (2018) and co-editor of the Synthese topical collection "Worry and Wellbeing: Understanding the Nature, Value, and Challenges of Anxiety".

Inhalt

1. Introduction: The philosophical significance of emotion 2. Metaphysics: What are emotions? 3. Philosophy of science: Are emotions natural kinds? 4. Comparative cognition: Do animals have emotions? 5. Epistemology: Are emotions epistemically valuable? 6. Meta-ethics: Are emotions the foundation for value and morality? 7. Agency: Are emotions the basis of responsibility? 8. Virtue: Do emotions make us better people? 9. Conclusions and extensions: Where do we stand, where are we headed? Glossary Bibliography Index