Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals

The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals is a work by Charles Darwin that examines how emotions and their expressions illuminate the evolution of human morality and intellect. Published originally in 1872, the book explores some of the most challenging questions in the evolution debate, illustrating Darwin’s cautious yet bold approach and his aim to demonstrate how our emotional traits can be understood through natural selection. It stands as a central pillar of Darwin’s broader exploration of human nature and behavior, highlighting the idea that the expression of emotions is a window into our evolutionary past.

Darwin argues that the structure and habits of all animals have evolved gradually, and that studying expression can shed new light on human psychology and social life. The book is noted for its rigorous inquiry into the origins of emotions and their manifestations across species, and for presenting a unified view of mind and body through evolutionary theory.

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• Charles Darwin, auteur
• Titel: The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals
• Originele publicatie: 1872
• 400 pagina’s, paperback editie
• Penguin Classics paperback editie
• Onderzoekt evolutie van moraliteit en intellect
• Verbindt emotionele expressie bij mensen en dieren