Morton, Adam
Emotion and Imagination
We may take it for granted that complex emotions, such as hope and resentment, require a rich thinking and an engagement with the imagination, but Morton shows how more basic and responsive emotions such as fear and anger also require us to take account of possibilities and opportunities beyond the immediate situation. Interweaving a powerful tapestry of subtle argument with vivid detail, the book highlights that many emotions, more than we tend to suppose, require us to imagine a situation from a particular point of view and that this in itself can be the source of further emotional feeling. Morton goes on to demonstrate the important role that emotions play in our moral lives, throwing light on emotions such as self-respect, disapproval, and remorse, and the price we pay for having them. He explores the intricate nature of moral emotions and the challenges we face when integrating our thinking on morality and the emotions.
This compelling and thought-provoking new book challenges many assumptions about the nature of emotion and imagination and will appeal to anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the role that these concepts play in our lives. The book also has far reaching implications that will spark debate amongst scholars and students for some time to come.
Avainsanat: Emotions, philosophy, imagination, art, literature, History & Philosophy of Psychology, History & Philosophy of Psychology
- Tekijä(t)
- Morton, Adam
- Julkaisija
- John Wiley and Sons, Inc.
- Julkaisuvuosi
- 2013
- Kieli
- en
- Painos
- 1
- Sivumäärä
- 184 sivua
- Kategoria
- Filosofia
- Tiedostomuoto
- E-kirja
- eISBN (ePUB)
- 9780745664477
- Painetun ISBN
- 9780745649580