Disgust: Theory and History of a Strong Sensation by Winfried Menninghaus

Disgust: Theory and History of a Strong Sensation

Winfried Menninghaus with Howard Eiland (Translator), Joel Golb (Translator)

480 pages first pub 2002 (editions)

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Disgust (Ekel, d go t) is a state of high alert. It acutely says "no" to a variety of phenomena that seemingly threaten the integrity of the self, if not its very existence. A counterpart to the feelings of appetite, desire, and love, it allows at...

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