Homo emoticus

We humans like to think of ourselves as rational creatures. However, some of the most exceptional moments in history do not deal with events but with feelings: the origins of philosophy, the birth of Christianity, the fall of Rome, the Scientific Revolution or the great war conflicts of the 20th century cannot be understood without the emotions. Thanks to his solid knowledge in psychology, neuroscience, art, philosophy and religion, Richard Firth-Godbehere weaves together a fascinating journey through the history of humanity from an absolutely original perspective, a story that explains how emotions have shaped the world in which we live with all its complexity, wonder and diversity.