The Very Short Introductions Podcast

The History of Emotions – The Very Short Introductions Podcast – Episode 69

The Very Short Introductions Podcast

Show Notes

In the episode, Thomas Dixon introduces the history of emotions, showing the complex nature of our emotions and how they have developed culturally.

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Thomas Dixon is Professor of History and Director of the Centre for the History of the Emotions at Queen Mary University of London. His research and teaching explore the intellectual and cultural histories of passions, emotions, love, altruism, tears, and weeping, especially in Britain.

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