From Passions to Emotions

Exploring the evolution of emotional understanding, this study by Thomas Dixon traces how emotions emerged as a distinct psychological category over the past two centuries. It examines the shift from earlier concepts like appetites and passions, influencing prominent thinkers such as Augustine, Aquinas, Hume, and Darwin. This work contributes significantly to ongoing debates in various disciplines, shedding light on the historical and philosophical contexts that shaped contemporary views on emotions.