Book Details
Format
Paperback
Pages
260
Language
English
Published
Oct 1, 2005
Publisher
Imprint Academic
ISBN-10
1845400291
ISBN-13
9781845400293
Description
This special issue of the Journal of Consciousness Studies delves into the intricate relationship between emotion and consciousness, shedding light on an area that has often been overlooked. Contributing authors Giovanna Colombetti and Evan Thompson explore how emotional experiences shape our understanding of consciousness, emphasizing the need for a more integrated approach to studying these phenomena.
Through a collection of essays and research articles, the issue offers a comprehensive examination of various dimensions of emotional experience, highlighting its impacts on cognition, perception, and self-awareness. The editors aim to inspire further inquiry into how emotions are not merely responses but are fundamental to the very nature of conscious experience.
The work invites scholars and readers alike to reconsider preconceived notions about emotions and their role in the conscious mind. By presenting new perspectives and findings, this issue aims to bridge gaps between disciplines and foster a deeper understanding of the significance of emotion in the realm of consciousness studies.
Through a collection of essays and research articles, the issue offers a comprehensive examination of various dimensions of emotional experience, highlighting its impacts on cognition, perception, and self-awareness. The editors aim to inspire further inquiry into how emotions are not merely responses but are fundamental to the very nature of conscious experience.
The work invites scholars and readers alike to reconsider preconceived notions about emotions and their role in the conscious mind. By presenting new perspectives and findings, this issue aims to bridge gaps between disciplines and foster a deeper understanding of the significance of emotion in the realm of consciousness studies.