For much of [Furtak's book] I found myself nodding in agreement. ... Furtak has set out to explain how the 'somatic agitation we feel when we are affectively moved might actually contribute to the way that the emotions inform us about how things are going in our world of concern.' It is a worthy goal.
Rick Anthony Furtak is Associate Professor of Philosophy at Colorado College, where he has taught for over twelve years. His research focuses on philosophy of emotions and existential thought. He is also a poet and translator.