Emotion: The Science of Sentiment

Emotion: The Science of Sentiment

by Dylan Evans (Author)

Synopsis

Was love invented by European poets in the Middle Ages or is it part of human nature? Will winning the lottery really make you happy? Is it possible to build robots that have feelings? These are just some of the intriguing questions explored in this guide to the latest thinking about the emotions. Drawing on a wide range of scientific research, from anthropology and psychology to neuroscience and artificial intelligence, Emotion: The Science of Sentiment takes the reader on a fascinating journey into the human heart.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 224
Edition: New
Publisher: Oxford Paperbacks
Published: 14 Feb 2002

ISBN 10: 0192853767
ISBN 13: 9780192853769

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Was love invented by European poets in the Middle Ages ? Will winning the lottery bring happiness ? Can robots that have feelings ever be built ? These are just some of the intriguing questions posed in this widely acclaimed guide to emotions that draw on a wide range of scientific research, takes the reader on a fascinating journey into the human heart.
Author Bio

Dylan Evans is a Research Fellow in the Department of Philosophy at King's College London, where he directs a research project in the evolution of the emotions. In his previous lives, he worked as a film-maker and psychotherapist.