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Sketch For A Theory Of The Emotions

by Jean-paul Sartre

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Although written fairly early in his career, in 1939,Sketch for a Theory of the Emotionsis 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 famousBei... Read more
Although written fairly early in his career, in 1939,Sketch for a Theory of the Emotionsis 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 famousBeing 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,wecontrolthem, 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''sSketch for a Theory of the Emotionscan be enjoyed at length. It is a dazzling journey to one of the more intriguing theories of our time. Less

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File size7.8 X 5.08 X 0.3 in
Print pages96
PublisherRoutledge
Publication date September 19, 2013
LanguageEnglish
ISBN9780415854726
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Jean-Paul Sartre
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Jean-Paul Charles Aymard Sartre (21 June 1905 – 15 April 1980) was a French philosopher, playwright, novelist, screenwriter, political activist, biographer, and literary critic. He was one of the ke...

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