What Is an Emotion?: Classic Readings in Philosophical Psychology

by Robert C. Solomon, Cheshire Calhoun, Calhoun Cheshire (comp.)

Book Overview

This volume draws together important selections from the rich history of theories and debates about emotion. Utilizing sources from a variety of subject areas including philosophy, psychology, and biology, the editors provide an illuminating look at the "affective" side of psychology and philosophy from the perspective of the world's great thinkers. Part One features classic readings from Aristotle, Descartes, Spinoza, and Hume. Part Two, entitled...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0195033043
• ISBN13: 9780195033045
• Release Date: January 1984
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 8.0" x 5.3"