ABSTRACT

Originally published in 1992 this book attacks many recent philosophical and psychological theories of the emotions and argues that our emotions themselves have intrinsic moral significance. He demonstrates that a proper understanding of the emotions reveals the fundamental role they play in our moral lives and the practical consequences that arise from being morally responsible for our emotions.

chapter |5 pages

Introduction

chapter 1|32 pages

The nature of emotion

chapter 2|48 pages

The moral significance of emotions

chapter 4|38 pages

Responsibility for emotions

chapter |2 pages

Conclusion