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The Phenomenology of Emotions
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Jealousy
A complex emotion that arises from feelings of insecurity or fear related to loss of something to another person. Phenomenologically, it involves the perceived threat to a valued relationship or possession.
Happiness
An affective state where one feels a sense of contentment, satisfaction, or joy. Often accompanies a perception of life's positivity and fulfillment.
Envy
A feeling of discontent or covetousness with regard to someone else's advantages or possessions. From a phenomenological point of view, it encompasses a sense of lack in comparison to the other person.
Guilt
The distressful feeling that arises from the realization that one has caused harm or violated a moral standard. Phenomenology emphasizes its relational aspect and its role in social and moral order.
Sadness
Characterized by feelings of disadvantage, loss, and helplessness. The phenomenological perspective emphasizes the depth and nuance of this experience beyond mere 'unhappiness'.
Anger
A strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility, which can lead to a desire for revenge or to address an injustice. Anger can arise when one's boundaries, expectations or norms are violated.
Pride
A positive emotion that stems from one's achievements or qualities. Phenomenology views this as recognition of one's own value and the expression of identity, often within a social context.
Shame
A self-conscious emotion arising from perceived personal failures or social transgressions. Phenomenologically, relates to the self's perception in the eyes of others, often causing a desire to hide or disappear.
Surprise
Occurs when something unexpected happens, breaking our cognitive schemas and assumptions. It can be positive, negative, or neutral and demands a reinterpretation of the circumstance.
Fear
An affective response to perceived threats or danger. It's a primal emotion that provokes a protective mechanism, often accompanied by physiological responses.
Contempt
An emotion that positions oneself as superior to others, encompassing a mix of disgust and anger. In phenomenology, it's seen as recognition of violation of complex social and moral expectations.
Disgust
An emotional response of revulsion to something considered offensive, distasteful, or unpleasant. In phenomenology, it relates to a visceral rejection of sensory input.
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