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Krista K. Thomason, "Dancing with the Devil: Why Bad Feelings Make Life Good" (Oxford UP, 2023)

New Books in Philosophy

CHAPTER

The Relationship Between Reason and Emotions

This chapter discusses the partnership between reason and emotions, arguing that they are not necessarily opposed to each other. The speakers explore the viewpoints of various philosophers, including Aristotle and Confucius, and question the control we have over our emotions. They also challenge the stoic idea of letting go of emotions, highlighting the value of experiencing and feeling them.

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