The Trouble With Affect

The trouble with affect is the trouble that arises when the emotions are theorized in anti-intentionist terms as discrete, universal affects that depend on evolved "affect programs" in the brain, affect programs that when triggered discharge in an involuntary fashion with characteristic ph...

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Published in:History of psychology 2021-05, Vol.24 (2), p.126-129
Main Author: Leys, Ruth
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Affective Valence
Emotions
Facial Expressions
History of medicine and histology
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Summary:The trouble with affect is the trouble that arises when the emotions are theorized in anti-intentionist terms as discrete, universal affects that depend on evolved "affect programs" in the brain, affect programs that when triggered discharge in an involuntary fashion with characteristic physiological and behavioral manifestations, including especially signature facial expressions. It has been clear for some time that the evidence for this theory is inadequate and that the implications of the position are troubling. The paper briefly explores these issues.
ISSN:1093-4510
1939-0610
DOI:10.1037/hop0000168