Understanding mixed and ambiguous emotions - integrating neurophenomenology and literary studies.
Cognitive Neuroscience 2023 DOI: 10.1080/17588928.2023.2181323 (opens in new tab)
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AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Philosophy of mind |
| Keywords | 4e cognition Mixed emotions Dynamical systems theory Literary studies Neurophenomenology |
| Citations | 2 |
| Key points | Argues that Willems' neurocognitive model would benefit from a dynamical systems approach, neuro-phenomenology, and insights from the humanities on literary moral emotions. |
Abstract
This commentary makes three suggestions on Willems' neurocognitive model for understanding mixed and ambiguous emotions and morality. First, it proposes that his atheoretical approach risks unwittingly adopting theoretical and conceptual limitations implicit in reigning paradigms and overlooking the need for theoretical impetus and constraints in the development of valid constructs of targeted emotions. Second, it suggests that a dynamical systems approach to emotions provides a fruitful theory and neuro-phenomenology as a corresponding methodology. Lastly, it proposes that Willems' objective would benefit from a more systematic integration of insights from the humanities into the nature and nuances of literary (moral) emotions.