Buchstein, Hubertus
Homo emoticus
- ISBN 13:
- 9788418681141
- author:
- Buchstein, Hubertus
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- SALAMANDRA
- language:
- Spanish
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 530
- Dimensions:
- 24.4 x 17 x 3 centimetres (0.91
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Homo emoticus A fresh perspective on human history reveals that emotions have played a crucial role in shaping our world. From the origins of philosophy to the birth of Christianity, and from the fall of Rome to the scientific revolution, Richard Firth-Godbehere explores how emotions have influenced the course of human events. By combining insights from psychology, neuroscience, art, philosophy, and religion, Firth-Godbehere offers a unique narrative that explains how emotions have modelled our complex world. This thought-provoking book invites readers to consider the significance of emotions in understanding the history of humanity. With its original approach, Homo emoticus provides a fascinating account of human experience, one that is both nuanced and insightful.