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The Thinking Lab - All About Emotions #1: The Role of Emotions in Life - for Members
June 6, 2023 –
Topic: All About Emotions #1: The Role of Emotions in Life
In this class we will discuss what emotions are, why we need them, and how they play a different role for humans than for animals. In Leonard Peikoff's words, "all animal needs and pleasures are transfigured in the context of the rational animal." We will discuss:
- What emotions are and aren't
- What causes emotions and what they cause
- Three helpful categorizations of emotions to memorize