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Understanding emotions as culturally and socially constructed phenomena that guide how people interact and respond to their environment.

Examines the first-person perspective of emotional experiences and emphasizes the lived experience of emotions in context.

The capacity to be aware of, control, and express one's emotions, and to handle interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathetically.

The ethical theory that pleasure is the highest good and proper aim of human life.

A theory that emphasizes the role of emotions in the development of moral judgment and action.

A Hellenistic philosophy that teaches the development of self-control and fortitude as a means to overcome destructive emotions.

The feeling of deep anxiety or dread that results from contemplating the nature of existence and one's personal freedom.

A term from Aristotelian ethics that refers to the condition of 'human flourishing' or 'welfare' as the highest human good.

In existentialism, it involves living in accordance with one's true self and accepting one's own values and being, rather than conforming to external pressures.

An element in rhetoric that appeals to audiences' emotions to persuade them, demonstrating the persuasive power emotions can hold.

A personality construct where a person has difficulty identifying and expressing emotions in themselves or others.

A sympathetic consciousness of others' distress coupled with a desire to alleviate it, seen as a virtue in various philosophical and religious traditions.

The belief that all values are baseless and that nothing can be known or communicated, often associated with extreme pessimism and a radical skepticism.

A purification or purgation of emotions, particularly pity and fear, through art or any extreme change in emotion that results in renewal and restoration.

Term used to describe the rich, subjective, qualitative nature of emotional experiences, acknowledging that emotions are integral to the fabric of human experience.

An aesthetic concept where beauty is mixed with terror or awe, inducing strong emotions that go beyond mere appreciation or enjoyment.

A psychological state resulting from suppressed feelings of envy and hatred that cannot be acted upon, often leading to self-destructive behaviors.

An ancient Greek and Roman medical theory that believed that human disposition and behavior were caused by an excess or lack of body fluids (humors).

A deep sadness about the inadequacy or imperfection of the world; a form of existential pain and resignation.

A concept developed by René Girard suggesting that people desire objects or qualities in others not for the objects themselves, but because others desire them.

A deep, pensive, and long-lasting sadness often without any obvious cause, a state that has intrigued philosophers and artists alike.

Emotions that are specifically related to the processes of knowledge acquisition, thinking, and understanding, such as curiosity or confusion.

A social condition characterized by a breakdown of norms and values or a lack of purpose and ideals, often resulting in feelings of alienation and purposelessness.

An ancient Greek term often translated as 'spiritedness' or 'psychic energy,' referring to the aspect of the soul or personality associated with emotions and desires.