The Psychology of the Emotions

"The Psychology of the Emotions" by Th. (Théodule) Ribot is a deep examination of human feelings and emotions. Ribot noticed that the study of emotions was not as developed as other areas of psychology. He talks about the differences between feelings and intellectual thoughts, trying to explain how emotions start and change within a person's mind. Ribot points out two main ideas about emotions: one that says emotions come from thinking, and another that says emotions come from our bodies. He argues that understanding emotions is really important for truly understanding what it means to be human. Ribot's analysis explores the complex world of emotional life.