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What Emotions Really are
Paul E. Griffiths
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Paperback. Argues that much research of the emotions has been misguided. This text attempts to show that "emotion" encompasses psychological states of very different, and thus not comparable, kinds. A detailed overview of the relevant empirical evidence is provided, assessing three theoretical approaches. Series: Science & Its Conceptual Foundations S. Num Pages: 294 pages, 2 halftones, 7 line drawings. BIC Classification: HP; JMA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 155 x 229 x 17. Weight in Grams: 448.
This study argues that much research of the emotions has been misguided. It attempts to show that "emotion" encompasses psychological states of very different, and thus not comparable, kinds. Some emotions, such as a brief flaring up of anger in response to some experience, are evolutionary ancient, reflex-like responses which appear insensitive to culture. Others, like moral guilt, differ importantly across cultures, despite their long history in humans, and affinity to behaviour seen in other species. Yet other emotions appear to be the acting-out of today's psychological myths, as ghost possession acted out the metaphysical myths of past centuries. These ... Read more
This study argues that much research of the emotions has been misguided. It attempts to show that "emotion" encompasses psychological states of very different, and thus not comparable, kinds. Some emotions, such as a brief flaring up of anger in response to some experience, are evolutionary ancient, reflex-like responses which appear insensitive to culture. Others, like moral guilt, differ importantly across cultures, despite their long history in humans, and affinity to behaviour seen in other species. Yet other emotions appear to be the acting-out of today's psychological myths, as ghost possession acted out the metaphysical myths of past centuries. These ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Number of pages
294
Condition
New
Series
Science & Its Conceptual Foundations S.
Number of Pages
293
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9780226308722
SKU
V9780226308722
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