

What's the true meaning of 'happiness'? | EMOTION ETYMOLOGY
Oct 30, 2024
Uncover the fascinating roots of emotional vocabulary! Explore how words like 'sad' have ties to fulfillment and delve into the historic connections of 'melancholy' with medical theories. Discover the evolution of terms like 'humble' and 'mortified' against modern contexts. Investigate the linguistic history behind desires and deadly sins, and how cultural perceptions shift meanings. Join a journey through expressions of joy and the surprising relationship between language, emotion, and human experience!
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Etymology of Emotions: Melancholy and Beyond
02:21 • 15min
The Language of Desire: Etymology of the Deadly Sins
17:06 • 5min
The Evolution of Emotion in Language
22:00 • 11min
The Roots of Awkwardness and Fear
33:14 • 8min
Exploring Emotions: Uterus, Etymology, and Feelings
40:44 • 2min
Exploring Words of Joy
42:45 • 6min