Michael S. Brady presents a fresh perspective on how to understand the difference that emotions can make to our lives. It is a commonplace that emotions can give us information about the world: we are told, for instance, that sometimes it is a good idea to 'listen to our heart' when trying to figure out what to believe. In particular, many people think that emotions can give us information about value fear can inform us about danger, guilt about moral wrongs, pride about achievement.
But how are we to understand the positive contribution that emotions can make to our beliefs in general,...