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Emotion and Object

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Emotion and Object
Authors and Contributors      By (author) John R. S. Wilson
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:204
Dimensions(mm): Height 216,Width 140
Category/GenrePhilosophy of the mind
ISBN/Barcode 9780521114776
ClassificationsDewey:128.2
Audience
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations Worked examples or Exercises

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 25 June 2009
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

A study in the philosophy of mind, centred on the problem of 'intentionality' the sense in which emotions can be said to have objects, their relation to these objects, and the implications of this relation for our understanding of human action and behaviour. Dr Wilson sets his enquiry against a broad historical background on what distinguishes man from inanimate objects by describing both Cartesian view of man is matter plus mind and the neo-Wittgensteinian view that there is a dynamic behavioural difference - causal notions being often inapplicable to human action. Dr Wilson goes on to show the controversies and arguments that arise from the notion of intentionality cannot be analysed in causal terms. Dr Wilson believes that this notion can be shown causally and sets out to prove it. Finally, he brings this argument to a larger context mentioning that it has far-reaching effects in natural and social sciences.