Peter Goldie Books

The book explores the evolving philosophical discourse on emotions at the turn of the 20th century, highlighting a shift in perception. Traditionally viewed as disruptive to rational thought, emotions are now considered integral to understanding practical reasoning. The editor argues that this change reflects a broader recognition of the importance of emotions in philosophical inquiry, challenging the notion that reasoning must be entirely dispassionate. This work delves into the implications of this shift for both theoretical and practical reasoning.

Peter Goldie explores the ways in which we think about our lives-our past, present, and future-in narrative terms. He draws on work in philosophy, psychology, history, and literature, and argues that although there may not be such a thing as a narrative self, having a narrative sense of self is at the heart of what it is to understand ourselves.

Peter Goldie explores the ways in which we think about our lives in narrative terms. He draws on work in philosophy, psychology history, and literature, and argues that having a narrative sense of self is at the heart of what it is to understand ourselves.

Who's Afraid of Conceptual Art? is a clear and lively introduction to philosophy art and aesthetics though the compelling, challenging, and often perplexing practice of conceptual art.

A thoughtful and stimulating look at this widely-used but little understood phenomenon, personality. Drawing on a great range of philosophers, novelists and films Peter Goldie looks at the concept of personality.