Philosophy of Emotion

4 credits

The nature, function, and value of emotion. Topics include theoretical approaches to defining (and distinguishing particular) emotions; the roles of emotions in structuring perception, cognition, and action; the rationality of emotion; morality and the emotions; emotions and mental/social well-being; and specific emotions such as fear or grief. May be repeated for credit two times with change of content. Prerequisites: upper-division standing or consent of instructor.