1. Introduction: The Philosophical Significance of Emotion
2. Metaphysics: What are emotions?
3. Philosophy of Science: Are emotions natural kinds?
4. Comparative Cognition: Do Animals have Emotions?
5. Epistemology: Are Emotions Epistemically Valuable?
6. Metaethics: Are Emotions the Foundation for Value and Morality?
7. Agency: Are Emotions the Basis of Responsibility?
8. Virtue: Do Emotions Make Us Better People?
9. Conclusions and Extensions: Where Do We Stand, Where are We Headed?
Glossary
References
Index
Biography
Charlie Kurth is an Associate Professor of Philosophy, Western Michigan University, USA. He is the author of The Anxious Mind: An Investigation into the Varieties and Virtues of Anxiety (2018) and co-editor of the Synthese topical collection "Worry and Wellbeing: Understanding the Nature, Value, and Challenges of Anxiety".
'From their metaphysics and epistemology to their contact with the philosophy of science, meta-ethics, feminist philosophy, the study of animals, and more, the emotions are one of the widest reaching topics in philosophy. Kurth displays an impressive command over this terrain: with clarity and precision, he guides the reader through both classic views and the most up-to-date research in the field. The initiated and the newcomer alike will come away with a deeper understanding of the emotions.' - Alex Grzankowski, Birkbeck, University of London, UK
'With exemplary clarity and lucidity, Kurth provides a tour of the most debated issues in contemporary philosophy of emotion. Not only does he discuss the major theories of emotion; he also discusses how emotions relate to various areas of philosophical and scientific inquiry. The book is thus not just about the question of what emotions are; it's about ways emotions might constitute important aspects of our lives. Essential reading for anyone curious to know more about emotions.' - Hichem Naar, University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany
