Title: The subtlety of emotions /
Authors: Ben-Zeʼev, Aharon
Publisher: MIT Press,
Year: 2000
Subjects: Emotions; Affect (Psychology); Mood (Psychology)
Abstract: "In this book Aaron Ben-Ze'ev carries out what he calls "a careful search for general patterns in the primeval jungle of emotions." In an engaging, informal style he draws on a variety of theoretical approaches and popular sources to produce a coherent account of emotions in all their subtlety. All of the ideas are illustrated with examples drawn from everyday life."--Jacket.
Contents: The nature of emotions -- The complexity of emotions -- What is an emotion? -- Basic components -- The affective realm -- When feelings overflow-emotional intensity -- Rationality and functionality -- Emotions and imagination -- Regulating the emotions -- Emotions and morality -- Analyzing emotions -- Envy and jealousy -- Pity, compassion, and mercy -- Happy-for and pleasure-in-others'-misfortune -- Anger, hate, disgust, and contempt -- Romantic love and sexual desire -- Happiness and sadness -- Hope and fear -- Pride, regret, guilt, and embarrassment -- Pridefulness and shame -- Epilogue.