{"product_id":"emotion-the-basics-by-michael-brady-9781138081376","title":"Emotion: The Basics","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile 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 \u003cem\u003eEmotion: The Basics\u003c\/em\u003e around two basic, yet fundamental, questions: What are emotions? And what do emotions do?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn answering these questions, Brady provides insight into a core component of all our lives, covering:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe nature of emotion;\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eEmotion, knowledge, and understanding;\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eEmotion and action;\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eEmotions and social groups;\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eEmotion, morality, and art.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a glossary of key terms and suggestions for further reading, \u003cem\u003eEmotion: The Basics\u003c\/em\u003e is an ideal starting point for anyone seeking a full introduction to the philosophical study of emotion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47605628961004,"sku":"9781138081376","price":235.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781138081376-emotion-the-basics.jpg?v=1778136494","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/emotion-the-basics-by-michael-brady-9781138081376","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}