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The Emotions

A Philosophical Theory

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  • © 1992

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Authors:
  1. O. H. Green

    1. Department of Philosophy, Tulane University, USA

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Part of the book series: Philosophical Studies Series (PSSP, volume 53)

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Table of contents (10 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xv
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  2. Introduction

    1. Front Matter

      Pages xvii-xvii
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    2. Understanding Emotions

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      Pages 1-12

  3. The Intentionality of Emotions

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      Pages 13-13
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    2. Intentionality

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      Pages 15-29

    3. Emotions and Belief

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      Pages 31-41

    4. Component Theories of Emotions

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      Pages 43-60

    5. Evaluative Theories of Emotions

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      Pages 61-76

    6. The Belief-Desire Theory of Emotions

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      Pages 77-106

  4. The Economy of Mind

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 107-107
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    2. Emotional Behavior

      • O. H. Green
      Pages 109-128

    3. Emotional Affectivity

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      Pages 129-148

  5. Dimensions of Emotions

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      Pages 149-149
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    2. Activity and Passivity

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      Pages 151-169

    3. Positive and Negative Emotions

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      Pages 171-189

  6. Back Matter

    Pages 191-206
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About this book

Philosophical theories of emotions, and to an extent some theories of scientific psychology, represent attempts to capture the essence of emotions basically as they are conceived in common sense psychology. Although there are problems, the success of explanations of our behavior in terms of believes, desires and emotions creates a presumption that, at some level of abstraction, they reflect important elements in our psychological nature. It is incumbent on a theory of emotions to provide an account of two salient facts about emotions as conceived in common sense psychology. As intentional states, emotions have representational and rational properties: emotions represent states of affairs; and they are rationally related to other mental representations, figure in rational explanations of behavior, and are open to rational assessment. Emotions also have a close relationship to a range of non-intentional phenomena: in typical cases, emotions involve physiological changes, usually associated with the activation of the autonomic nervous system, which are proprioceptively experienced; and they often involve behavioral tendencies, as well.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Department of Philosophy, Tulane University, USA

    O. H. Green

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: The Emotions

  • Book Subtitle: A Philosophical Theory

  • Authors: O. H. Green

  • Series Title: Philosophical Studies Series

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-2552-9

  • Publisher: Springer Dordrecht

  • eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive

  • Copyright Information: Springer Science+Business Media Dordrecht 1992

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-0-7923-1549-0Published: 31 December 1991

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-94-010-5126-2Published: 27 September 2012

  • eBook ISBN: 978-94-011-2552-9Published: 06 December 2012

  • Series ISSN: 0921-8599

  • Series E-ISSN: 2542-8349

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XVII, 203

  • Topics: Philosophy of Mind

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