Rebecca Simpson
Thesis
The Role of Emotion in Practical Deliberation
Supervisor
Tom Smith
Research
We have many reasons to act – desires, beliefs and so forth. Emotions can also be a reason to act. However, emotions cannot be assimilated to other reasons for actions, because there is something special about them. They can help us to be more rational, and can also lead us astray, and they can "colour" our perception of our other reasons for action.
Other Information
I graduated from the University of Manchester in 2002. I went on to study law, and then to teaching, but have eventually returned to Manchester, and to Philosophy, as an MRes student.