Overview
- 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
Part of the book series: Law and Philosophy Library (LAPS, volume 121)
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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.
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Table of contents (21 chapters)
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Cognition
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Moral Agency
Editors and Affiliations
About the editors
Nuno Coelho teaches law, ethics and philosophy of law in Brazil (USP, UNAERP, USU). He published articles and books on Aristotle's Ethics and Politics, such as “ἕτεροι καὶ ἶσοι: Aristotle on diversity and equality in the constitution of polis” and “Aristotle and The Philosophy of Law: Th eory, Practice and Justice".
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Aristotle on Emotions in Law and Politics
Editors: Liesbeth Huppes-Cluysenaer, Nuno M.M.S. Coelho
Series Title: Law and Philosophy Library
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-66703-4
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Law and Criminology, Law and Criminology (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer International Publishing AG 2018
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-66702-7Published: 28 February 2018
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-319-88304-5Published: 04 June 2019
eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-66703-4Published: 13 February 2018
Series ISSN: 1572-4395
Series E-ISSN: 2215-0315
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XIV, 473
Number of Illustrations: 2 b/w illustrations
Topics: Theories of Law, Philosophy of Law, Legal History, Legal History, Law and Psychology, Political Theory, Philosophy of Law