Geometry of the Passions: Fear, Hope, Happiness: Philosophy and Political Use

"Providing a long excursus on the development of how passions are understood in relationship to reason, Geometry of the Passions delivers a rich, nuanced, and detailed picture of passions in the work of ancient and modern philosophers, while also making reference to art and literary works that enrich the philosophical discussion of the book."

Elvira Roncalli, Associate Professor of Philosophy, Carroll College

"Geometry of the Passions is a modern classic. Stressing the commonalities of passions and reason, Remo Bodei’s historically conscious approach to political philosophy makes his work valuable for a wide range of disciplines."

Alessandro Carrera, Professor of Modern and Classical Languages, University of Houston

"Bodei’s work has inaugurated a new field of studies. Geometry of the Passions is a highly valuable contribution and presents a fresh study of major works on passions, including Descartes and Spinoza."

Maurizio Viroli, Professor Emeritus of Politics, Princeton University