While human beings might be rational animals they are emotional animals as well. Emotions play a central role in all areas of our lives and if we are to have a proper understanding of human life and activity we ought to have a good grasp of the emotions. Michael S. Brady structures Emotion: The Basics around two basic yet fundamental questions: What are emotions? And what do emotions do? In answering these questions Brady provides insight into a core component of all our lives covering: the nature of emotion; emotion knowledge and understanding; emotion and action; emotions and social groups; emotion morality and art. In this concise and insightful introduction Brady explains why we are often better off as a result of emotion rather than reason being in the driving seat as our lives both individual and social would be significantly impoverished without the emotions. With a glossary of key terms and suggestions for further reading Emotion: The Basics is an ideal starting point for anyone seeking a full introduction to the philosophical study of emotion.|Emotion: The Basics | Philosophy
