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Beschreibung
A concise and influential essay examining the nature of emotion and its relationship to bodily response.
In this foundational text, William James advances the argument that emotion is not the cause of physical reaction, but its consequence. Rather than trembling because we are afraid, James proposes that we feel fear because we tremble. This reversal of common assumption reshaped psychological inquiry and helped establish modern theories of affect and physiological response.
Originally published in 1884, the essay became central to what is now known as the James-Lange theory of emotion. Its clarity and argumentative precision make it one of the most accessible entry points into James's broader philosophical and psychological system. Within the William James cluster, this work stands alongside The Varieties of Religious Experience, The Meaning of Truth, and Essays in Radical Empiricism as a key articulation of his empirical method applied to human consciousness.
Presented here in its complete form, What Is an Emotion? remains essential reading in the history of psychology and philosophy of mind.
A concise and influential essay examining the nature of emotion and its relationship to bodily response.
In this foundational text, William James advances the argument that emotion is not the cause of physical reaction, but its consequence. Rather than trembling because we are afraid, James proposes that we feel fear because we tremble. This reversal of common assumption reshaped psychological inquiry and helped establish modern theories of affect and physiological response.
Originally published in 1884, the essay became central to what is now known as the James-Lange theory of emotion. Its clarity and argumentative precision make it one of the most accessible entry points into James's broader philosophical and psychological system. Within the William James cluster, this work stands alongside The Varieties of Religious Experience, The Meaning of Truth, and Essays in Radical Empiricism as a key articulation of his empirical method applied to human consciousness.
Presented here in its complete form, What Is an Emotion? remains essential reading in the history of psychology and philosophy of mind.
Über den Autor
William James (1842-1910) was an American philosopher and psychologist widely regarded as one of the founders of modern psychology and a principal figure in the development of pragmatism. A professor at Harvard University, James's work bridged philosophy, psychology, and religious studies. His writings continue to influence discussions of truth, experience, and consciousness.
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2007
Fachbereich: Allgemeines
Genre: Importe, Philosophie
Jahrhundert: Antike
Rubrik: Geisteswissenschaften
Thema: Lexika
Medium: Taschenbuch
Inhalt: Kartoniert / Broschiert
ISBN-13: 9781604590777
ISBN-10: 1604590777
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: James, William
James, William
Hersteller: Sublime Books
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße: 229 x 152 x 4 mm
Von/Mit: William James (u. a.)
Erscheinungsdatum: 04.10.2007
Gewicht: 0,086 kg
Artikel-ID: 101932595

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