Aristotle on Emotion: A Contribution to Philosphical Psychology, Rhetoric, Poetics, Politics, and Ethics

W.W. Fortenbaugh

ISBN 10: 0715631675 / ISBN 13: 9780715631676

Published by Duckbacks, 2003

About this Item

second edition. 144 pages. 8.25x5.25x0.50 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Aristotle on Emotion: A Contribution to Philosphical Psychology, Rhetoric, Poetics, Politics, and Ethics
• Publisher: Duckbacks
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0715631675
• ISBN 13: 9780715631676
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.2 kilograms

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Synopsis

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 conceived of emotional response. Among other matters, he considers laughter, emotion in relation to belief and appearance, the effect of emotion on judgement, and the involvement of pain and pleasure in emotional response.

About the Author

W.W. Fortenbaugh is Emeritus Professor of Classics at Rutgers University, USA. His publications include as author of two volumes on Theophrastus of Eresus: Sources for his Life, Writings, Thought & Influence, Commentary Volume 6a (2005) and Volume 8 (2010).