I began thinking about emotions while studying evolutionary theory at Harvard University. Learning that adaptations do not evolve unless they serve a purpose, I reasoned that each emotion must have a purpose. If I could identify an emotion’s trigger, I could also identify its purpose and vice versa. Applying that thought to each emotion, I wrote The Origin of Emotions, which you can read at www.theoriginofemotions.com
The Emotions Explained website is a simpler and more useful version of The Origin of Emotions. While The Origin of Emotions is focused on the biological purpose of each emotion, Emotions Explained is focused on the practical implications of each emotion's trigger and effect. I have summarized these implications in my book Happiness Dissected.
I am keen to help people understand that emotions are not a mysterious soup in your head. They are entirely predictable, both in yourself and others. You just need to start by understanding the biological purpose of each emotion.
Please contact me if you have any questions or comments. My email address is: [email protected]
The Emotions Explained website is a simpler and more useful version of The Origin of Emotions. While The Origin of Emotions is focused on the biological purpose of each emotion, Emotions Explained is focused on the practical implications of each emotion's trigger and effect. I have summarized these implications in my book Happiness Dissected.
I am keen to help people understand that emotions are not a mysterious soup in your head. They are entirely predictable, both in yourself and others. You just need to start by understanding the biological purpose of each emotion.
Please contact me if you have any questions or comments. My email address is: [email protected]
For more about emotions, visit: Happiness Dissected
