2min chapter

The Very Short Introductions Podcast cover image

The History of Emotions – The Very Short Introductions Podcast – Episode 69

The Very Short Introductions Podcast

CHAPTER

The History of Emotions

In the medieval and early modern period there were passions of the soul which were problems for people. And when we look at emotions in the world today it is a very different, much more secular, much more anodyne kind of picture. We are more likely to come across a meme telling us that our emotions are valid and thatOur emotions are natural and that we should definitely express them. So I suggest that historical research can help us throw some light on what happened there and why we live in such a different world today.

00:00

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode