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What Emotions Really Are: The Problem of Psychological Categories (Science & Its Conceptual Foundations)
by Paul E Griffiths

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Publisher Comments:

In this provocative contribution to the philosophy of science and mind, Paul E. Griffiths criticizes contemporary philosophy and psychology of emotion for failing to take in an evolutionary perspective and address current work in neurobiology and cognitive science. Reviewing the three current models of emotion, Griffiths points out their deficiencies and constructs a basis for future models that pay equal attention to biological fact and conceptual rigor.

"Griffiths has written a work of depth and clarity in an area of murky ambiguity, producing a much-needed standard at the border of science, philosophy, and psychology. . . . As he presents his case, offering a forthright critique of past and present theories, Griffiths touches on such issues as evolution, social construction, natural kinds (categories corresponding with real distinctions in nature), cognition, and moods. While addressing specialists, the book will reward general readers who apply themselves to its remarkably accessible style."—Library Journal

"What Emotions Really Are makes a strong claim to be one of the best books to have emerged on the subject of human emotion."—Ray Dolan, Nature

Synopsis:

Argues that much research of the emotions has been misguided. This text attempts to show that "emotion" encompasses psychological states of very different, and thus not comparable, kinds. A detailed overview of the relevant empirical evidence is provided, assessing three theoretical approaches.

Synopsis:

In a provocative contribution to the philosophy of science and mind, Paul Griffiths criticizes contemporary philosophy and psychology of emotion for failing to take in an evolutionary perspective and address current work in neurobiology and cognitive science. Reviewing current models of emotion, Griffiths points out their deficiencies and suggests a more equal basis for future models.

Description:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 259-276) and index.
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Table of Contents

Acknowledgments1: Introduction2: Philosophy and Emotion—The Poverty of Conceptual Analysis3: The Psychoevolutionary Approach to Emotion4: Affect Programs and Emotion Modules5: The Higher Cognitive Emotions: Some Research Programs6: The Social Construction of Emotion7: Natural Kinds and Theoretical Concepts8: Natural Kinds in Biology and Psychology9: What Emotions Really Are10: Coda - Mood and EmotionReferencesIndex

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Product Details

ISBN:
9780226308722
Subtitle:
The Problem of Psychological Categories
Author:
Griffiths, Paul E.
Author:
Griffiths, Paul E.
Publisher:
Libri
Location:
Chicago, Ill. :
Subject:
General
Subject:
Emotions
Subject:
Humanism
Subject:
Movements - Humanism
Edition Description:
Paperback
Series:
Science & Its Conceptual Foundations
Series Volume:
no. 16
Publication Date:
August 1998
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
293
Dimensions:
8.99x5.97x.66 in. .90 lbs.
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