Emotion

Was love invented by European poets in the Middle Ages or is it part of human nature? Will winning the lottery really make you happy? Is it possible to build robots that have feelings? These are just some of the intriguing questions explored in this guide to the latest thinking about the emotions. Drawing on a wide range of scientific research, from anthropology and psychology ...

Was love invented by European poets in the Middle Ages or is it part of human nature? Will winning the lottery really make you happy? Is it possible to build robots that have feelings? These are just some of the intriguing questions explored in this guide to the latest thinking about the emotions. Drawing on a wide range of scientific research, from anthropology and psychology to neuroscience and artificial intelligence, "Emotion: The Science of Sentiment" takes the reader on a fascinating journey into the human heart.

曾任英国巴斯大学进化机器人学研究员、伦敦大学国王学院哲学研究员，现任教于西英格兰大学计算机、工程和数学科学学院。业余心理治疗师、电影制片人及舞厅DJ。曾出版《演化心理学导论》等著作，并经常为《卫报》撰稿。2001年被《星期日独立报》评为英国最佳新生代作家之一。