The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals (eBook)

Study in Evolutionary Theory

Charles Darwin (Autor)

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2020
258 Seiten
e-artnow (Verlag)
406-406638684-9 (EAN)

Infos

The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals is Charles Darwin's major work of evolutionary theory. The book concerns the biological aspects of emotional life, and Darwin explores the animal origins of such human characteristics as the lifting of the eyebrows in moments of surprise and the mental confusion which typically accompanies blushing. Darwin's biological approach links emotions to their origins in animal behavior, and allows cultural factors only an auxiliary role in the shaping of expression. This biological emphasis leads to a concentration on six emotional states: happiness, sadness, fear, anger, surprise and disgust.It also leads to an appreciation of the universal nature of expression, with its implication of a single origin for the entire human species; and Darwin points to the importance of emotional communication with children in their psychological development.

Autor

Charles Darwin (1809-1882) was an English naturalist, geologist and biologist, best known for his contributions to the science of evolution. His proposition that all species of life have descended over time from common ancestors is now widely accepted, and considered a foundational concept in science.Darwin published his theory of evolution with compelling evidence in his 1859 book On the Origin of Species. He has been described as one of the most influential figures in human history.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 12.12.2020
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Psychologie
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Zoologie
• Schlagworte: animal behavior • Biological origins • Darwinian analysis • emotional communication • Emotional states • Escape from Freedom • Evolutionary Theory • Facial Expressions • Feeling good • greenlights • Natural selection • Psychological Development • The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People • the body keeps the score • The Confidence game • the four agreements • The Warrior's Meditation • thinking fast and slow • Universal expression • untamed