Feelings, imagination and self-understanding.
Starting from some considerations about the text 'Feelings in Literature' by Johansen (2010), this article discusses the topic of emotions from the standpoint of moral psychology, namely the relationship between emotions and the conduct of our moral life. From this assumption, we will argue that literature, as an exercise of imagination, helps us understand and evaluate our own emotions, what is essential for establishing our uniqueness, distinguishing ourselves from others. In literature we can learn about emotions and we can understand our own feelings. Literature plays an important role in cultural experience, triggering emotional responses.
Universidade Federal da Bahia, Salvador, Brazil. dazzani@ufba.br
Maria Virgínia
MV
Machado Dazzani
Waldomiro José
WJ
Silva Filho
D004644:Emotions / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D007092:Imagination / Q000502:physiology*; D008091:Literature; D009014:Morals; D012649:Self Concept