When "Aristotle on Emotion" was first published it showed how discussion within Plato's Academy led to a better understanding of emotional response, and how that understanding influenced Aristotle's work in rhetoric, poetics, politics and ethics. The subject has been much discussed since then: there are numerous articles, anthologies and large portions of books on emotion and related topics. In a new epilogue to this second edition, W.W. Fortenbaugh takes account of points raised by other scholars and clarifies some of his earlier thoughts, focusing on the central issue: how Aristotle...
When "Aristotle on Emotion" was first published it showed how discussion within Plato's Academy led to a better understanding of emotional response...
This volume focuses on Aristotle s practical philosophy. His analysis of emotional response takes pride of place. It is followed by discussion of his moral psychology: the division of the human soul into emotional and deliberative parts. Moral virtue is studied in relation to emotion, and animals are shown to lack both emotion and virtue. Different kinds of friendship are analyzed, and the effects of vehemence, i.e., temperament are given special attention. Aristotle s justification for assigning natural slaves and women subordinate roles receives detailed consideration. The same is true of...
This volume focuses on Aristotle s practical philosophy. His analysis of emotional response takes pride of place. It is followed by discussion of his ...
