The Self and Its Emotions (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780521114783)

If there is one value that seems beyond reproach in modernity, it is that of the self and the terms that cluster around it, such as self-esteem, self-confidence, and self-respect. It is not clear, however, that all those who invoke the self really know what they are talking about, or that they are all talking about the same thing. What is this thing called 'self', then, and what is its psychological, philosophical, and educational salience? More specifically, what role do emotions play in the creation and constitution of the self? This book proposes a realist, emotion-grounded conception of selfhood. In arguing for a closer link between selfhood and emotion than has been previously suggested, the author critically explores and integrates self research from diverse academic fields. This is a provocative book that should excite anyone interested in cutting-edge research on self-issues and emotions that lies at the intersection of psychology, philosophy of mind, moral philosophy, and moral education.

Author: Kristjan Kristjansson
ISBN-10: 0521114780
ISBN-13: 9780521114783
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 02/08/2010
Pages: 288
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.25lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.20w x 1.00d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 11/01/2010