Re: Emotions

--- In [email protected], "Ronald E. Thompson
III" <ret3@e...> wrote:
> > I think it could be a great tool for helping to categorize the various
> adjectives, although I still think it's too broad.
> 
> Using the broad categories on the CNVC list seems to give a little more
> depth while not going overboard.  I find the list of synonyms useful in
> figuring out which categories the feelings fit within.
> 
> > I think there's only one good one for the same reason there are no
> > "Everything's Fine" lights on your car dashboard, but several red
lights
> for
> > various problems. The 7 'bad' feelings describe different sorts of
> problems.
> > If there are no current problems, then only one basic emotion is
needed,
> "Glad".
> 
> I view the "good" categories as more of a "speedometer".  A light
indicating
> "moving or not moving" would be much less useful.  In my opinion,
there is a
> big difference between "Content" and "Glad".  Understanding the
difference
> may be useful in preventing problems from occurring.

I agree. Having a restricted vocabulary for positive emotions makes it
difficult for us to talk about them.

For example, there are biological differences between lust, attachment
and affection (see _Why We Love_ Helen Fisher), but we tend to lump
them all under the word love.




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