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Subtitled "Joy, Sorrow & the Feeling Brain", this is an exploration of the science of human emotion from the perspective of the great 17th century Dutch philosoper. "Rich and informative" "New Scientist"
Synopsis
Joy, sorrow, jealousy and awe - these and other feelings are the stuff of our daily lives. Drawn from the author's research and his experience with neurological patients, this book examines how feelings and the emotions that underlie them support the governance of human affairs.