Damasio, Antonio R.

Looking for Spinoza : joy, sorrow, and the feeling brain / Antonio Damasio - 1st ed. - Orlando, Fla. : Harcourt , c2003. - x, 355 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Enter feelings -- Of appetites and emotions -- Feelings -- Ever since feelings -- Body, brain, and mind -- A visit to Spinoza -- Who's there?

Drawing on research and patients' case studies, leading neurologist Damasio (U. of Iowa Medical Center), author of , deconstructs the life and thought of this radical 17th century Dutch-Jewish philosopher, who anticipated modern views on mind- body unity, as a springboard for his model of the biological basis for emotions and feelings. This general audience treatment includes illustrations, a glossary, and chronology.

9780151005574

2002011347


Spinoza, Baruch de , 1632-1677


Emotions
Neuropsychology

QP401 / .D203 2003

152.4 DAM