Cet auteur explore la nature humaine et ses implications philosophiques. Son travail se concentre sur la relation entre l'esprit et le corps, les émotions et l'éthique. Il s'efforce de relier les idées philosophiques aux découvertes scientifiques pour mieux comprendre ce que signifie être humain. Il met les lecteurs au défi de réfléchir aux questions profondes de l'existence.
Gut reactions is an interdisciplinary defense of the claim that emotions are perceptions of changes in the body. The basic idea behind embodied appraisals is captured in the familiar notion of a gut reaction. Drawing a parallel between emotion consciousness and visual consciousness, this title shows that emotion is a form of perception.
Exploring the interplay between biology and psychology, the author argues against the deterministic view of DNA, emphasizing the power of nurture in shaping human behavior. This work highlights how environmental factors can enhance or even override biological predispositions, ultimately celebrating the complexity of human nature.