Sketch for a Theory of the Emotions

By:

Jean Paul Sartre

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Series:

Routledge Classics

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Although written fairly early in his career, in 1939, Sketch for a Theory of the Emotions is considered to be one of Jean-Paul Sartre's most important pieces of writing. It not only anticipates but argues many of the ideas to be found in his famous Being and Nothingness. By subjecting the emotion theories of his day to critical analysis, Sartre opened up the world of psychology to new and creative ways of interpreting feelings. Emotions are intentional and strategic ways of coping with difficult situations. We choose to utilize them, we control them, and not the other way around, as has been posited elsewhere. Emotions are not fixed; they have no essence and indeed are subject to rapid fluctuations and about-turns. For its witty approach alone, Sartre's Sketch for a Theory of the Emotions can be enjoyed at length. It is a dazzling journey to one of the more intriguing theories of our time.

Author Biography:

Jean-Paul Sartre (1905-80). The foremost French thinker and writer of the early post-war years. His books have exerted enormous influence in philosophy, literature, art and politics.

Release date NZ

October 12th, 2001

Author

Jean Paul Sartre

Audiences

Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Professional & Vocational
Undergraduate

Edition

2nd edition

Pages

Series

Routledge Classics

Dimensions

129x198x4

ISBN-13

9780415267526

Product ID

1741691

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