Sketch for a Theory of the Emotions

Jean-Paul Sartre, Jean-Paul Sartre

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French

Routledge
12 October 2001

Phenomenology & Existentialism

Series: Routledge Classics

Although written fairly early in his career, in 1939, Sketch for a Theory of the Emotions is considered to be one of Jean-Paul Sartre's most important pieces of writing. It not only anticipates but argues many of the ideas to be found in his famous Being and Nothingness. By subjecting the emotion theories of his day to critical analysis, Sartre opened up the world of psychology to new and creative ways of interpreting feelings. Emotions are intentional and strategic ways of coping with difficult situations. We choose to utilize them, we control them, and not the other way around, as has been posited elsewhere. Emotions are not fixed; they have no essence and indeed are subject to rapid fluctuations and about-turns. For its witty approach alone, Sartre's Sketch for a Theory of the Emotions can be enjoyed at length. It is a dazzling journey to one of the more intriguing theories of our time.

By: Jean-Paul Sartre, Jean-Paul Sartre
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm,
Weight: 181g
ISBN: 9780415267519
ISBN 10: 041526751X
Series: Routledge Classics
Pages: 80
Publication Date: 12 October 2001
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational , A / AS level , Further / Higher Education
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Jean-Paul Sartre (1905-80). The foremost French thinker and writer of the early post-war years. His books have exerted enormous influence in philosophy, literature, art and politics.

Reviews for Sketch for a Theory of the Emotions

'A model of lucid exposition, very well translated. The central thesis stands out with tempting clarity ... Sketch for a Theory of the Emotions is certainly the best introduction available to the world of Being and Nothingness, and is also a useful guide to M. Sartre's more difficult views on the imagination.' - Times Literary Supplement 'A driving force in all Sartre's writing is his serious desire to change the life of his reader.' - Iris Murdoch 'The best source for Sartre's theoretical views on the nature of psychology.' - Mary Warnock, from the introduction