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This book is an introduction to the philosophy of emotions and the major theories concerning the nature of emotions. Yet it is a distinctive kind of introduction. First, it engages throughout with a range of broader debates and controversies that play a central role in contemporary philosophy of mind and epistemology. The phenomenology and intentionality of emotions, as well as the epistemological issues surrounding them, are examined through the lens of these ongoing discussions in the current literature.

Second, the book provides accounts of emotional dispositions, moods, temperaments, character traits, and feelings, and investigates their various roles in relation to emotions—thus addressing a relative neglect that has existed concerning other dimensions of our affective lives.

Third, and finally, the often-fragmented relationship between emotions and values, or evaluative properties, receives a level of scrutiny uncommon for a standard textbook. This is not only because the author believes clarifying this relation is essential for understanding the nature of emotions, but also because the book sheds light on major philosophical debates that arise in the process—namely those concerning the metaphysics of value and the nature of our evaluative knowledge.

Tim Crane, Professor at the University of Cambridge, writes about this book:
“Quite simply, it is the best introduction to the philosophy of emotions on the market. Beautifully written, it is ideal for an advanced undergraduate or graduate-level course. In fact, there is much here for any researcher working on the topic to learn. I highly recommend it.”