tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6642011.post-24460598961603743882007-07-25T20:35:00.000-04:002007-07-25T20:35:00.000-04:002007-07-25T20:35:00.000-04:00Hi Jared, I don't think emotions are necessarily unreasonable. It all depends on whether the emotion reflects an accurate appreciation of the normative features of the situation. For example, it's perfectly reasonable to feel scared when you're in danger, or angry when you've been wronged, etc.<BR/><BR/>So, in response to the question whether "<I>reason [can] encroach on emotionally upsetting events</I>", I'd say <B>yes</B>, definitely. It is the role of reason to determine whether said event is <I>worth</I> getting upset about. (I wish more people would realize this with regard to alleged "<A HREF="http://pixnaps.blogspot.com/2006/02/exercising-freedom-to-offend.html" REL="nofollow">offensiveness</A>", for example.)Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16725218276285291235noreply@blogger.com