Emotion: The Basics

Synopsis

While Human Beings Might Be Rational Animals, They Are Emotional Animals As Well. Emotions Play A Central Role In All Areas Of Our Lives And If We Are To Have A Proper Understanding Of Human Life And Activity, We Ought To Have A Good Grasp Of The Emotions. Michael S. Brady Structures Emotion: The Basics Around Two Basic, Yet Fundamental, Questions: What Are Emotions? And What Do Emotions Do? In Answering These Questions Brady Provides Insight Into A Core Component Of All Our Lives, Covering: The Nature Of Emotion; Emotion, Knowledge, And Understanding; Emotion And Action; Emotions And Social Groups; Emotion, Morality, And Art. In This Concise And Insightful Introduction, Brady Explains Why We Are Often Better Off As A Result Of Emotion Rather Than Reason Being In The Driving Seat, As Our Lives, Both Individual And Social, Would Be Significantly Impoverished Without The Emotions. With A Glossary Of Key Terms And Suggestions For Further Reading, Emotion: The Basics Is An Ideal Starting Point For Anyone Seeking A Full Introduction To The Philosophical Study Of Emotion.