Carleton University · PHIL 3540

Philosophy of Emotions

Credits : 0.5 creditReference year : 2026-27

Description

Emotions are central to human experience and widely studied in philosophy and science. In order to better understand them and their role in our lives, this course explores philosophical questions about emotions as they arise in philosophy of mind and cognitive science, ethics, and aesthetics.

Prerequisites

  • Prerequisite(s): PHIL 2501 , or permission of the department.

Conditions and arrangements

  • Prerequisite(s): PHIL 2501 , or permission of the department.
  • Lectures three hours a week.
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Emotions are central to human experience and widely studied in philosophy and science. In order to better understand them and their role in our lives, this course explores philosophical questions about emotions as they arise in philosophy of mind and cognitive science, ethics, and aesthetics.

  • Prerequisite(s): PHIL 2501 , or permission of the department.
  • Lectures three hours a week.

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