Darwall, Stephen (Andrew Downey Orrick Professor of Philosophy,

The Heart and Its Attitudes

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ISBN 13:
9780198879565
author:
Darwall, Stephen (Andrew Downey Orrick Professor of Philosophy,
format:
Hardback
publisher:
Oxford University Press, USA
language:
English
Publication Year:
2024
Pages:
208
Dimensions:
24 x 16 x 2 centimetres (0.45 kg
Genre:
Nonfiction, Philosophy, Mind & Body,
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£35.76

Description

The Heart and Its Attitudes by Stephen Darwall is a philosophical exploration of the human heart and its role in our relationships with others. Analytical philosophers often focus on intellectual pursuits, leaving little room for discussion of emotions and personal connections.

However, matters of the heart are fundamental to what we value most in life, including our interactions with animals. Darwall argues that philosophers can and should write about the heart, exploring its role in friendship, love, and mutual emotional vulnerability.

The author proposes a new understanding of the heart as a cluster of emotional susceptibilities with an essentially reciprocating structure. This perspective aims to capture the essence of heartfelt connection and shared experience, highlighting our natural tendency to share feelings with others and the importance of openness and reciprocity in relationships.

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