New Books in Philosophy Krista K. Thomason, "Dancing with the Devil: Why Bad Feelings Make Life Good" (Oxford UP, 2023)
Jan 10, 2024
Krista K. Thomason, author of Dancing with the Devil: Why Bad Feelings Make Life Good, challenges the perception of negative emotions as 'bad', arguing that they are essential in understanding attachments and what we care about. The podcast explores the relationship between reason and emotions, questions the control we have over them, and highlights the value of experiencing and feeling them. It also delves into the connection between greed, envy, vices, and one's sense of self. The guest discusses her current research interests and briefly touches on the emotional side of Kant's work.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Redefining Negative Emotions
02:14 • 14min
The Role of Negative Emotions in a Meaningful Life
15:50 • 4min
The Relationship Between Reason and Emotions
19:31 • 20min
The Relationship Between Greed and Envy
39:26 • 16min
Guest's Current Research Interests and the Emotional Side of Kant's Work
55:20 • 3min