The Emotions: A Philosophical Theory

Abstract

I Understanding 1. Introduction.- 2. Conceptual Coherence.- 3. Explanatory Value.- 4. Physical Realization.- 5. Conclusion.- The Intentionality of II Intentionality.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Representation.- 3. Rational Assessment.- 4. Rational Function.- 5. Representation and Rationality.- 6. Emotional Intentionality.- 7. Conclusion.- III Emotions and Belief.- 1. Introduction.- 2. The Extension of Belief.- 3. Objectless Emotions.- 4. Cognitively Anomalous 5. Propositional Content.- 6. Conclusion.- IV Component Theories of 1. Introduction.- 2. Constitutive Phenomena and Derived Intentionality.- 3. Causal Relations.- 4. Emotional Intentionality.- 5. Dispositional 6. Conclusion.- V Evaluative Theories of 1. Introduction.- 2. Non-emotional Evaluations.- 3. Semantic Properties.- 4. Rationality.- 5. Desires and Desirability Judgments.- 6. Conclusion.- VI The Belief-Desire Theory of 1. Introduction.- 2. Intentional Structures.- 3. Basic 4. Semantic Assessment.- 5. Rationality.- 6. Elements and Compounds.- 7. Objections Considered.- 8. Conclusion.- The Economy of Mind.- VII Emotional Behavior.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Emotional Expression.- 3. Emotional Motivation.- 4. Conclusion.- VIII Emotional Affectivity.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Emotions and Sensations.- 3. Emotions and Perception.- 4. Hedonic States.- 5. Emotional Intensity.- 6. Experiential 7. Objections Considered.- 8. Conclusion.- Dimensions of IX Activity and Passivity.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Desire Dependence.- 3. Iterated Beliefs and Desires.- 4. Slavery to Desires.- 5. Deciding to Believe.- 6. Responsibility.- 7. Conclusion.- X Positive and Negative 1. Introduction.- 2. Drawing the Distinction.- 3. Emotional Opposition.- 4. The Differentiation of 5. Conclusion.- References.

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