57 pages • 1 hour read
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Lisa Feldman Barrett's How Emotions Are Made challenges traditional views on emotions, arguing that they are not universal but constructed by our brains. Positive insights commend the book's innovative perspective and thorough research, while some critics find it overly technical and challenging for lay readers. Overall, it's a thought-provoking read.
A reader intrigued by psychology, neuroscience, and the nature of human emotions would enjoy How Emotions Are Made by Lisa Feldman Barrett. Comparable to Daniel Kahneman's Thinking, Fast and Slow and Antonio Damasio's Descartes' Error, this book caters to those interested in the science behind emotion and cognition.
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