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“In anger, my hostility is directed toward another's action and can be extinguished by getting even - an action that reestablishes the equilibrium.”

Quote by Jon Elster

Book:Alchemies of the Mind: Rationality and the Emotions

Work

Alchemies of the Mind: Rationality and the Emotions

This book delves into the complex relationship between rationality and emotions, examining how they influence human behavior and decision-making. more

Author

Jon Elster is a Norwegian-American economist and philosopher known for his research in institutional economics, political economics, and cognitive psychology. His work covers a wide range of topics from individual decision-making to social institutions. more

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