Human feelings and actions

Human feelings and actions

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The concept of emotion is largely absent from contemporary theories of action. Philosophers of action concern themselves with intentions, wants, purposes, desires, beliefs, plans, and volitions, and account for the nature of action by elaborating these theoretical constructs, whereas scant attention has been given to emotions.

This treatment is at odds with our commonsense psychological practices, in which emotions and moods are frequently used for justifying actions and for predicting and explaining social behaviors.

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There are many different types of emotions that have an influence on how we live and interact with others. At times, it may seem like we are ruled by these emotions. The choices we make, the actions we take, and the perceptions we have are all influenced by the emotions we are experiencing at any given moment.

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Psychologists have also tried to identify the different types of emotions that people experience. A few different theories have emerged to categorize and explain the emotions that people feel.
Psychologist Robert Plutchik put forth a "wheel of emotions" that worked something like the color wheel. Emotions can be combined to form different feelings, much like colors can be mixed to create other shades.
Emotions play a critical role in how we live our lives, from influencing how we engage with others in our day to day lives to affecting the decisions we make. By understanding some of the different types of emotions, you can gain a deeper understanding of how these emotions are expressed and the impact they have on your behavior.
It is important to remember, however, that no emotion is an island. Instead, the many emotions you experience are nuanced and complex, working together to create the rich and varied fabric of your emotional life.