Alchemies of the Mind: Rationality and the Emotions

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ISBN-13: 978-0521642798
ISBN-10: 0521642795
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"The book should have a broad appeal within the humanties as well as the social sciences. Highly recommended for upper-division undergraduates and above."
--Choice


"In this polished work the author, a highly respected political philosopher from Columbia University...reaches for a broad theory of the role of the emotions in human behavior."
--Virginia Quarterly Review


"Jon Elster has written an important and useful book on human emotions and the social sciences...his book a useful source for anyone working in the area."
--Jrnl of Economic Behavior and Organization


"This is perhaps the richest book on emotions I have read."
--The Philosophical Review

Book Description

A comprehensive book on the emotions considering the full range of theoretical approaches.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Cambridge University Press (January 13, 1999)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 464 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0521642795
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0521642798
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.65 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1.19 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.8 out of 5 stars 6 ratings

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