This work suggests that there is a triune of consciousness formed by the heart and mind, composed of a partnership between reason, will and affection. The author proves the existence of affectivity as a kind of consciousness inseparable from cognition and volition, and shows how affection works.

This book proposes a theory of a triune consciousness formed by the heart and mind, composed of an equal partnership of reason, will, and affection. Professor Tallon sets out asking whether and how affective consciousness fits into this triad.