Happiness: history of an emotion
History Extra podcast
00:00
Exploring Forgotten Emotions and Their Modern Counterparts
This chapter explores the medieval emotion of apatheia, contrasting it with modern feelings like depression and examining its connection to boredom and sinfulness. It also addresses the evolution of the term 'loneliness' in the 19th century, questioning whether it signifies an entirely new emotional experience or merely a new label for older sentiments.
Transcript
Play full episode
