The wisdom of the heart : thinking emotions, feeling thoughts

• Date de parution : 01/02/2024
• Editeur : Zeta Books
• EAN : 9786066971652
• Série : (-)
• Support : Papier

• Nombre de pages : 188
• Collection : (-)
• Genre : Philosophie
• Thème : Philosophie Textes / Critiques / Essais / Commentaires
• Prix littéraire(s) : (-)

Emotions, feelings and passions shape the quality of our existence, but we are not always aware of the
ways in which our emotional life is expressed. In fact, we tend to live irreflectively. What self-care enables
us to cultivate the affective side for the benefit of the quality of existence?... Voir plus

Emotions, feelings and passions shape the quality of our existence, but we are not always aware of the
ways in which our emotional life is expressed. In fact, we tend to live irreflectively. What self-care enables
us to cultivate the affective side for the benefit of the quality of existence? And how is it possible to
nurture the positive affections, which generate vital feelings, and scale back the negative ones, which
jeopardize our relationship with ourselves and others? Answering these questions means drawing a
horizon in the light of which to assess whether and how far our beliefs are appropriate for the good
life. It means creating the foundation for the best possible life. From this perspective, developing the
capacity for affective self-understanding is an indispensable existential goal.