Aristotle on Emotions in Law and Politics (Law and Philosophy Library #121)

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Synopsis
In this book, experts from the fields of law and philosophy explore the works of Aristotle to illuminate the much-debated and fascinating relationship between emotions and justice.

Emotions matter in connection with democracy and equity – they are relevant to the judicial enforcement of rights, legal argumentation, and decision-making processes in legislative bodies and courts. The decisive role that emotions, feelings and passions play in these processes cannot be ignored – not even by those who believe that emotions have no legitimate place in the public sphere. A growing body of literature on these topics recognizes the seminal insights contributed by Aristotle. This book offers a comprehensive analysis of his thinking in this context, as well as proposals for inspiring dialogues between his works and those written by a selection of modern and contemporary thinkers. As such, the book offers a valuable resource for students of law, philosophy, rhetoric, politics, ethics and history, but also for readers interested in the ongoing debate about legal positivism and the relevance of emotions for legal and political life in today’s world.

Explains how Aristotle’s attention to the non-rational elements of cognition contributes to his realistic views on the rule of law, social cohesion, democracy and judgment.

Re-appraises Aristotle’s biological view on the continuity between human and animal life.

Shows the striking similarity between the views of contemporary neuro-scientists and Aristotle’s thoughts on emotion.

Examines many of Aristotle’s writings such as Nicomachean Ethics, Politics, Rhetoric and Metaphysics.

Presents the outcomes of several years of interdisciplinary collaboration between ancient philosophy scholars, legal theorists, political scientists and historians

Copyright:
2018

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ISBN-13:
9783319667034
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9783319667027
Publisher:
Springer International Publishing AG
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Springer International Publishing AG
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No
Language:
English
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Categories:
History, Nonfiction, Law, Legal Issues and Ethics, Philosophy
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Bookshare Staff
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