Kant's Theory of Emotion: Emotional Universalism

by D. Williamson

Overview

Williamson explains, defends, and applies Kant's theory of emotion. Looking primarily to the Anthropology and the Metaphysics of Morals, she situates Kant's theory of affect within his theory of feeling and focuses on the importance of moral feelings and the moral evaluation of our emotions.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781137499813
Publisher:	Palgrave Macmillan US
Publication date:	04/01/2015
Edition description:	2015
Pages:	279
Product dimensions:	5.51(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.03(d)

About the Author

Diane Williamson is Assistant Professor in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University, USA.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1. Profiles of Emotionality 2. Understanding the Nature of Emotion 3. Emotions, Decision-Making, and Morality: Evaluating Emotions 4. Moral Feelings 5. Emotional Universalism and Emotional Egalitarianism 6. The Path of Vice 7. The Inner Life of Virtue: Moral Commitment, Perfectionism, Self-Scrutiny, Self-Respect, and Self-Esteem 8. A Morally Informed Theory of Emotional Intelligence Conclusion