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ysabetwordsmith) wrote2023-07-22 12:12 am
ysabetwordsmith) wrote2023-07-22 12:12 am
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Philosophical Questions: Jealousy
People have expressed interest in deep topics, so this list focuses on philosophical questions.
Does jealously have value in driving humans to improve themselves or is it a purely negative emotion?
Negative emotions have their uses, usually alerting people to problems that need solving. So for instance, jealousy is about resources and feeling you aren't getting enough when you see somebody else with something you want. It's important in get your needs met.
In practice, however, I observe that this emotion tends to do more harm than good. That's because people rarely examine it with an eye toward solving their problems constructively. They either ruminate over it, or they use unhealthy methods, like trying to break up a couple so they can screw the one they want.
Does jealously have value in driving humans to improve themselves or is it a purely negative emotion?
Negative emotions have their uses, usually alerting people to problems that need solving. So for instance, jealousy is about resources and feeling you aren't getting enough when you see somebody else with something you want. It's important in get your needs met.
In practice, however, I observe that this emotion tends to do more harm than good. That's because people rarely examine it with an eye toward solving their problems constructively. They either ruminate over it, or they use unhealthy methods, like trying to break up a couple so they can screw the one they want.
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And the stories served to normalize possessiveness as being indicative of how passionate their love is, so all young lovers would aspire to "ownership" of a partner. Maybe Prince Charming isn't all that charming in private, and assassination is easier than divorce. And she might also receive a religious inspiration to go off and join a convent and take a vow of celibacy.