How Emotions Are Made

Synopsis of How Emotions Are Made

«How Emotions Are Made» is the psychology essay by Lisa Feldman Barrett, published by Mariner Books in paperback (448 pages, in English).

Psychologist Lisa Feldman Barrett argues that emotions are not innate, universal reflexes but constructions the brain generates by combining bodily signals, experiences, and culture. She explains the process in detail and analyzes its implications for health, psychology, law, and security.

With the subtitle «The Secret Life of the Brain», it was shortlisted for the PEN/E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award in 2018.

For readers interested in psychology, neuroscience, and science communication who seek an up-to-date view on emotions.