The Book of Emotions

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The Book of Emotions by Umberto Galimberti... How are emotions linked to the desire for attention? How are secrets revealed and private experiences disclosed in the name of honesty and sincerity, when in reality it's a desire for attention and fame? How are emotions commodified and exploited in sales? A book about emotions—why? Because they receive considerable attention in all fields and are often celebrated unconditionally, after having been viewed with suspicion due to the risks and harms they can cause. This book offers a valuable journey through the history of emotions, from Plato to the present day. It's a journey in which the Arab reader becomes acquainted with the Italian philosopher and academic Umberto Galimberti, who lays the theoretical foundations for emotions and theories of their interpretation. He explains how to refine them, their social value, and their role in emotional engagement, and answers the question: Are emotions irrational?