history of emotions

The history of emotions explores how human feelings have been understood, experienced, and expressed across different cultures and eras. Scholars have examined how emotions shape individual identities, influence social interactions, and reflect societal values. Over time, ideas about emotions shifted—from viewing them as natural reactions to considering them as culturally constructed and influenced by history, religion, and psychology. This field reveals that emotions are not only personal experiences but also shaped by contextual factors, helping us understand how societies manage, interpret, and value different feelings throughout history.