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Alchemies of the Mind: Rationality and the Emotions
Author(s): Jon Elster (Author)
- Publisher: Cambridge University Press
- Publication Date: November 28, 1998
- Language: English
- Print length: 464 pages
- ISBN-10: 0521644879
- ISBN-13: 9780521644877
Book Description
Jon Elster has written a comprehensive, wide-ranging book on the emotions in which he considers the full range of theoretical approaches. Drawing on history, literature, philosophy and psychology Elster presents a complete account of the role of the emotions in human behavior. Combining methodological and theoretical arguments with empirical case studies and written with Elster’s customary verve and economy, this book will have a broad appeal to those in philosophy, psychology, economics, political science, as well as literary studies, history, and sociology.
Editorial Reviews
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“The book should have a broad appeal within the humanties as well as the social sciences. Highly recommended for upper-division undergraduates and above.”
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“In this polished work the author, a highly respected political philosopher from Columbia University…reaches for a broad theory of the role of the emotions in human behavior.”
“Jon Elster has written an important and useful book on human emotions and the social sciences…his book a useful source for anyone working in the area.”
“This is perhaps the richest book on emotions I have read.”
Book Description
A comprehensive book on the emotions considering the full range of theoretical approaches.
