JOURNAL ARTICLE

Constituting Emotional Phenomena - A Mach-Influenced Empiricist Perspective.

  • Published In: Psychology & Psychiatry Journal, 2025. P. 71 1 of 2

  • Database: Psychology Source 2 of 2

Abstract

The article focuses on the exploration of how concepts and classifications in the science of emotion are shaped by selective features from a broader set, drawing on the philosophical writings of Ernst Mach. It discusses the process of selection as a decision-making aspect that enriches empirical concepts, suggesting that this selection is not limited to the early stages of scientific development but is an ongoing process. The theory of psychological construction is highlighted as an example of this selectionist approach, particularly in its implications for defining emotional experiences in both humans and animals. The preprint is noted to be unreviewed. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Psychology & Psychiatry Journal. 2025/10, p71
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1944-2718
  • Accession Number:188254336
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