«Sense and Sensibility" - this phrase is so similar to the title of the novels of Jane Austen.But no, the terms found on the covers of her books only separately.But both - the main features that distinguish Homo sapiens from the animal.But between the brink of self-evident.
first attempt to find differences
Analyzing the human psyche is much more difficult to explain than the feelings are different from emotions.And those and others quite a lot.At first glance it seems that emotions are primary and lightweight, if they apply such a definition in terms of psychology.For example, the feeling of fear.With him the person lives, it was evolved, it does not apply to the verb "scared."This term is characterized by sudden and instant action.But when people just how scared he produced a sense of fear.
Vivid examples
Of course, it is not the main indicator of what the feelings are different from emotions.Sometimes, of course, that, say, a deep sense of dislike of the person tests at once.But before the emergence of this feeling in his mind over the years it evolved acceptance or rejection of anything.That is, speaking the language of conventional wisdom, a sense of time-tested, and emotion - a kind of reaction to anything, it is associated with a specific time and situation.Thus, we can say that the short-lived emotions and situational.Of course, it does not look professional and amateur, in psychology there are specific definition than the feelings are different from emotions.
Question thousand years
It is clear that these matters interested people from ancient times.Each philosopher, each school adhered to its concepts and interpretations.There are debates so far.The ancient Greek thinkers believed that there 4th of passion - the desire, joy, sadness and fear.Descartes has increased the number to 6 - surprise, love, hate, desire, joy and sadness.What are they?In ancient Greece were not surprised and did not like?Or two of these feelings are part of desire and pleasure?And how can you call a sense of wonder?Is it conveys the depth and duration of the time?After all, there is the definition of "short duration of the feelings", "feeling fine" and so on.A person in a state of constant surprise, sooner or later fall into the "house of grief and sorrow."
Fringe differences are very subtle
has to be stated that the classification of emotions and feelings not only clear, but also non-existent.Spinoza generally believed that there are so many feelings and emotions as objects causing them.Maybe this is true, otherwise why feelings are sometimes called "complex".And in this concept may be as much Combine that sometimes there is a need for the formation of a new term.
There are, however, major feelings.Undoubtedly, it is the love and hunger.Everyone knows that rules this world.Although hunger - feeling the animal that determines the existence of the organism in general, and it must be somehow separate from the spiritual concepts.It turns out, of prime importance feelings of love.But the strength and intensity to them could compete hatred.They are very similar in effect on human behavior.Both can serve as the birth of a sense of patriotism - the most noble feelings in the world, both may encourage a person to murder.
Hence the need for additional, explanatory data feelings of love or hatred explanation.For example, "vile affection" or "noble feelings of hatred."In these cases, bad love, hate and good.Spinoza rights.Emotions, too, are difficult to classify.
diversity and variety of feelings and emotions
Indeed, it is difficult to sensibly explain what feelings are different from emotions, but we can safely say that those and other very much.Absolutely everything that a person faces in the outside world, all that body's ability to react such as hearing, sight, taste, smell and touch - all causes certain individual, unique to him, feelings.
Maybe distinctive dash can search using a bundle as "Sense and Sensibility"?Reason is very limited sense - is what distinguishes man from animal.It can be argued that not all (love and hate blind mind), but the vast majority of the human senses is subject to reason.And the emotions, because of sudden onset, usually not.How can you control the mind of a sudden fright or horror?Nothing.Confirmation of this - the expression of emotions.They can not contain or control - even if it is not a cry of horror and numbness, pale man, or, conversely, anger fills with blood - the evaluation of the reaction of the body do not obey reason.Scouts high class not take into account, they do not have human emotions - an indicator of professionalism.And only this control emotions science physiognomy owes its existence.
clear differences from the above facts conclusion that the expression of emotions and feelings are different.The latter, as a rule, you can hide for years, emotions - no.Can serve another stroke difference is that such notions as starvation, self-confidence, humor, patriotism harmoniously fit the noun "feeling."But to the consternation, sudden pallor, trembling of the hands, becoming the hair stand on end, it is not applicable.However, all this can be called the reaction of the body, but it's pure emotion, which, as a rule, always explainable.What I frightened people why blushed, where did the desire to go to sleep and wake up in three days.Some feelings can not be explained.First on the list love.It absolutely inexplicable occurrence states folk wisdom about feelings and anger of the poor goat.
Easy explanation of the cause of the powerless and frightened before the phenomenon - also because distinguishing feature.Continuing the theme, you can consider the origin of these concepts."Emotion" is derived from the Latin emovere - stunning, worry, and "feeling" - native Russian word translated from the ancient language it means to be on to something receptive.Even they have different interpretations.Feeling a tremendous amount, up to the polarity of colors, emotion is always concrete.
many shades
As you can see, the characteristic of emotions and feelings is very diverse, there is no clear scientific classification, there are so many points of inconsistencies.For example, some researchers say it is not possible to hide the emotion and feeling - on the contrary, others argue that the former, by contrast, have no external symptoms, and the latter have.It should be stated that in the near future they will not agree.
If you try to somehow summarize the above, it can turn out such a picture.It can be argued that the senses - a manifestation of the soul, and emotions - the body.It is worth noting that the first related to the social sphere, the latter tend to be chemical reactions.Emotions are primary senses are made up of them.Hide the first is impossible, strong feelings can be hidden for a very long time.Is it not hypocrisy here were born?Feelings multifaceted emotions specific.They vary in duration.Multifaceted and long-term sensation, usually always understandable, brief and sudden exist on an unconscious level.Talking about the two interconnected, interpenetrating phenomena can be infinitely long, and every time a new nuance to appear or bar.So, what you need to say more - it is a function of emotions and feelings, and their impact on human life.
primary emotions
emotions are primary, so you should start with them.They are positive and negative.Protected and destructive.From emotions depends on the existence of the body.The functions are classified.There is alarm function or communicative.Emotions are expressed using the muscles of the face and body gesture movements.For example, a person could not hide a smile of delight in response to something or push the child ran off the road, slapped scoundrel.These emotions meet the conditions of human existence in society.
regulatory function is responsible for the balance.The excess of feelings can be expressed in crying, screaming - thus de-energized.I cry, and it became easier.Hence the advice of close friends in the moments when a person is not easy, "and you cry."
Reflective function is defensive in nature.Emotions allow a person on a subconscious level to concentrate and avoid the danger of: time to draw back his hand or rejected.
Incentive function (which can be seen from the title), and determines the direction of pushing the action.The person feels that something must be done - probably, hence was born the concept of the "inner voice".
function is reinforced by the fact that strong emotions are fixed in the memory, and develop into a feeling or desire to produce something specific.
switching function allows accents and take over certain emotions.A classic example - overcoming fear.
basis of the existence of Homo sapiens
From this we can conclude that the feelings and emotions - it is the foundation of life.They are directly responsible for the physical existence of the body, for the right and the opportunity to be called a man.There is no doubt that feelings enrich a person's life, fill it with meaning, prolong finally.There is such a thing - to live for the good of someone (or bring up grandchildren or finish the job).Often such feelings make people live, despite the ailments, overcoming illness.Emotions and feelings stimulate and cause mental activity of man.In a word - life itself is impossible without them.
