Tag Archives: philosophy of emotions

Reading Darwin’s Expression

Posted on January 26, 2021 by

Psychology texts all name Darwin as a founder, yet hail only one concept: natural selection. None seems to know that his books represent a distinctive approach to understanding all forms of agency. This post examines how Darwin’s psychology shaped his … Continue reading →

Can governments cultivate love in their citizens?

Posted on November 23, 2013 by

Should liberal governments try to cultivate certain emotional states in their citizens? This is the interesting contention of the latest book from Martha C. Nussbaum, the leading philosopher of the emotions. In Political Emotions: Why Love Matters for Justice, Nussbaum … Continue reading →