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Paradoxes of Emotion and Fiction

About Paradoxes of Emotion and Fiction

A philosophical analysis of the puzzles arising from experiencing emotions about fictional characters, this book also considers other paradoxes arising from response to fiction: how we feel suspense over what comes next, and how we take pleasure in narratives that excite unpleasant emotions.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780271018942
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 176
  • Published:
  • October 14, 1999
  • Dimensions:
  • 152x229x13 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 286 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: August 28, 2025

Description of Paradoxes of Emotion and Fiction

A philosophical analysis of the puzzles arising from experiencing emotions about fictional characters, this book also considers other paradoxes arising from response to fiction: how we feel suspense over what comes next, and how we take pleasure in narratives that excite unpleasant emotions.

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