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This book examines passions, distinctive emotional states rooted in powerful drives and distinguished by stability and intellectual dominance. While sharing characteristics with emotions, passions operate differently. Unlike emotions, which manifest as discrete, fleeting events, passions are persistent, lending an individual's life a sense of purpose and direction. The author argues that passions are not inherently pathological, as some scholars suggest; rather, they are complex, multifaceted phenomena that can have a profound impact on an individual's life. This book analyzes the different types of passions, explores their origins, and discusses how passions begin, develop, and end. The author draws on psychology, history, and literature to provide a comprehensive understanding of this fascinating subject. Ultimately, this book sheds new light on the nature of passions, offering a nuanced perspective that challenges traditional views. It is an essential read for anyone interested in human emotions and the forces that shape our lives.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book examines passions, distinctive emotional states rooted in powerful drives and distinguished by stability and intellectual dominance. While sharing characteristics with emotions, passions operate differently. Unlike emotions, which manifest as discrete, fleeting events, passions are persistent, lending an individual's life a sense of purpose and direction. The author argues that passions are not inherently pathological, as some scholars suggest; rather, they are complex, multifaceted phenomena that can have a profound impact on an individual's life. This book analyzes the different types of passions, explores their origins, and discusses how passions begin, develop, and end. The author draws on psychology, history, and literature to provide a comprehensive understanding of this fascinating subject. Ultimately, this book sheds new light on the nature of passions, offering a nuanced perspective that challenges traditional views. It is an essential read for anyone interested in human emotions and the forces that shape our lives. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780243963942_0
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