My Account
Log in Registration
All
Cart
Highlights
Fiction Books
Non-Fiction Books
Children's Books
Rare Books
Music
DVD & Blu-Ray
Video Games
Category
Wishlists
Cart
All
Free US shipping over $10
Trustpilot
Proud to be B-Corp

The Structure of Emotions Robert M. Gordon

The Structure of Emotions By Robert M. Gordon

The Structure of Emotions by Robert M. Gordon

Reviews:
$10.00
Condition - Very Good
Only 1 left
Very Good$10.00Good$7.94

Summary

The Structure of Emotions argues that emotion concepts should have a much more important role in the social and behavioural sciences than they now enjoy, and shows that certain influential psychological theories of emotions overlook the explanatory power of our emotion concepts. Professor Gordon also outlines a new account of the nature of commonsense (or 'folk') psychology in general.

The Structure of Emotions Summary

The Structure of Emotions: Investigations in Cognitive Philosophy by Robert M. Gordon

The Structure of Emotions argues that emotion concepts should have a much more important role in the social and behavioural sciences than they now enjoy, and shows that certain influential psychological theories of emotions overlook the explanatory power of our emotion concepts. Professor Gordon also outlines a new account of the nature of commonsense (or 'folk') psychology in general.

The Structure of Emotions Reviews

'By emphasising the ineluctably causal nature of the emotions his analysis fits in well with contemporary work on the causal theory of action and thought. It also makes for a clear picture of how emotions influence, and on occasion explain, intentional action. An important thesis of Gordon's book is that most emotions have a propositional object, that is, are directed to actual or imagined states of affairs. This theme is convincingly developed, and leads to a number of instructive dictinctions. I heartily recommend this book.' Donald Davidson

Table of Contents

Preface; Acknowledgements; 1. Formal insight; 2. Pivotal distinctions; 3. Factive emotions; 4. Epistemic emotions; 5. The trivilisation of emotions: James and Schachter; 6. Th epassivity of emotions; 7. Folk psychology, pretend play and the normality of knowledge; References; Index.

Additional information

GOR007099840
9780521395687
0521395682
The Structure of Emotions: Investigations in Cognitive Philosophy by Robert M. Gordon
Robert M. Gordon
Cambridge Studies in Philosophy
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Cambridge University Press
1990-08-31
176
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

Customer Reviews - The Structure of Emotions