Concepts in Thought, Action, and Emotion: New Essays

The concept of a concept has gained importance in various philosophical areas. This collection of essays explores the relationship between concepts and language, experience, knowledge, and emotion. It addresses questions such as what concepts are, what nonconceptual content exists, and whether perceptual experience has conceptual content. The essays also examine the dependence of conceptual thought on language, the formation of new concepts, the propositional content of practical knowledge, and the representational content of emotions. The book will interest scholars in epistemology, philosophy of language, philosophy of mind, philosophy of action, and the philosophy of emotions.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 316 pages
Publication date: 31 May 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

In recent years, the notion of a concept has gained increasing prominence across various branches of philosophy. This comprehensive collection of original essays explores philosophical perspectives on the intricate relationship between concepts, language, experience, knowledge, and emotions. Spanning a diverse range of interconnected philosophical domains, including epistemology, philosophy of language, philosophy of mind, philosophy of action, and the philosophy of emotions, the essays offer insightful insights into these fundamental aspects of human cognition.

Among the central questions addressed by the contributors to this volume are: What exactly are concepts? What constitutes nonconceptual content? Does perceptual experience possess conceptual elements? Is conceptual thought inherently reliant on language? How do we create new concepts? Does practical knowledge possess propositional content? Can practical understanding be conceptual without being propositional? Do emotions have a representational nature, and if so, is the representational content conceptual?

By delving into these profound inquiries, Concepts in Thought, Action, and Emotion contributes to the ongoing debates surrounding concepts and resonates with scholars engaged in diverse philosophical disciplines. This book will be of great interest to students, researchers, and experts alike, as it provides a valuable resource for further exploration and understanding of the complex interplay between concepts, language, experience, knowledge, and emotions.

Weight: 610g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367680473