Philosophical Questions: Emotions

[ysabetwordsmith]

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Why have many societies begun to place such a high value on emotions and being emotional?


Everyone has feelings. Feelings can be intense. That makes it a good way to distract people from actions.

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[siliconshaman]

Because thinking logically, rationally, and regulating ones emotions is hard work, it requires a sustained effort and training to see results and society has placed more and more value on comfort and ease of late, so people are reluctant to do things that are hard, delay gratification and require work.