This Book Has Feelings: Adventures in the Philosophy and Psychology of Your Mind

ISBN-13: 9781441195920 / Angielski / Twarda / 2010 / 160 str.

Michael Picard

Opis

The way that we feel is governed by two separate and often conflicting dispositions: instinct and emotion. Instincts are inherent and unlearned; they provide us with deeply ingrained patterns of response to different kinds of stimuli. Emotions are subjective and personal; they govern our thoughts and behaviour, and are inextricably linked to our perception of personality, mood and temperament. Using a blend of psychology and philosophy, This Book Has Feelings looks at these unique facets of the human psyche. It reveals the fascinating things they tell us about ourselves and profiles the amazing minds that have unlocked the secrets of our consciousness. Packed with real-life examples and the latest theories, this fascinating book constantly challenges the reader to examine his or her own instincts and emotions using a variety of thought experiments, mind maps, exercises and puzzles.

Recenzje

You find much of interest on the contemporary science and philosophy of emotions The Guardian

Spis treści

1. Your Brain on Feelings2. The Evolution of Emotion3. The Psychology of Emotion4. Love's Emotions5. The Angers6. Sadness7. Fear Itself8. Emotions with Attitude9. Philosophies of Happiness10. Spiritual Feeling

O autorze

Neil Scott is a Chartered Occupational Psychologist with a particular interest in the ways that age, gender and cultural differences affect the way we work and think. His first degree was in philosophy and history but he has studied and practiced as a psychologist for over twenty years and has lectured in psychology at Goldsmith College, University of London, UK. Dr Sandi Mann, C Psychol, is Senior Lecturer in Occupational Psychology at the University of Central Lancashire, UK. She delivers training programmes to organisations including the NHS and local city councils in a range of areas including stress management and anger management.