The Emotions A Philosophical Theory
Philosophical theories of emotions, and to an extent some theories of scientific psychology, represent attempts to capture the essence of emotions basically as they are conceived in common sense psychology. Although there are problems, the success of expl
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PHILOSOPHICAL STUDIES SERIES Founded by Wilfrid S. Sellars and Keith Lehrer
Editor: KEITH LEHRER, University ofArizona Managing Editor: LOIS DAY, University ofArizona Board of Consulting Editors: JONATHAN BENNETT, Syracuse University ALLAN GIBBARD, University of Michigan ROBERT STALNAKER, Massachusetts Institute of Technology ROBERT G. TURNBULL, Ohio State University
VOLUME 53
O.H.GREEN Department of Philosophy, Tulane University, U.s.A.
THE EMOTIONS A Philosophica1 Theory
SPRINGER-SCIENCE+BUSINESS MEDIA, B.V.
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Green. O. H. The emotions / O.H. Green. p. cm. -- (Philosophical studies series ; v. 53) Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 978-94-010-5126-2
ISBN 978-94-011-2552-9 (eBook)
DOI 10.1007/978-94-011-2552-9
1. Emotions (Phi lasophy) 1. Title. II. Serles. B105.E3G74 1992 152.4--dc20
2. Intentional ity (Phi lasaphy) 91-42219
ISBN 978-94-010-5126-2
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To My Mother and the Memory of My Father
CONTENTS Preface
Xl
Acknowledgements
XV
INTRODUCTION Chapter I
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Understanding Emotions Introduction Conceptual Coherence Explanatory Value Physical Realization Conclusion
1 1 2 5 9 11
THE INTENT/oNALfIY OF EMOTIONS Chapter II Intentionality 1. Introduction 2. Representation 3. Rational Assessment 4. Rational Function 5. Representation and Rationality 6. Emotional Intentionality 7. Conclusion Chapter III
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2. 3. 4. 5.
6. Chapter IV
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3. 4.
5. 6.
Emotions and Belief Introduction The Extension of Belief "Objectless Emotions" Cognitively Anomalous Emotions Propositional Content Conclusion Component Theories of Emotions Introduction Constitutive Phenomena and Derived Intentionality Causal Relations Emotional Intentionality Dispositional Emotions Conclusion
15 15 16 18 19 23
26 28 31 31 32 33 34 38 41
43 43 44 46
49 53 59
CONTENTS
V1l1
Chapter V
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2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Chapter VI
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2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
Evaluative Theories of Emotions Introduction Non-emotional Evaluations Semantic Properties Rationality Desires and Desirability Judgments Conclusion The Belief-Desire Theory of Emotions Introduction Intentional Structures Basic Emotions Semantic Assessment Rationality Elements and Compounds Objections Considered Conclusion
61 61 62 63 68 69 76 77 77
78 81 89 93 96 98 104
THE ECONOMY OF MIND
Chapter VII 1.
Emotional Behavior Introduction Emotional Expression Emotional Motivation Conclusion
109 109 111 118 127
Chapter VIII 1.
Emotional Affectivity Introduction Emotions and Sensations Emotions and Perception Hedonic States Em
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