Centre for the History of the Emotions

The Politics of Well-being and Ecstasy

Author: Editorial 13th December 2018 0 Comments

Jules Evans is a Fellow at the Centre for the History of the Emotions. He writes : “What Use is the History of Emotions? The history of the emotions can often seem a rather niche field. I sometimes receive incredulous looks…
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emotion-focused care

Centre for the History of the Emotions, cognitive theory of the emotions, ecstasy, emodiversity, Jules Evans, phronesis, positive psychology, scientism, transliminal, wellbeing

What is ‘Living with Feeling’?

Author: Editorial 11th April 2018 0 Comments

Living with Feeling is a project of the Centre for the History of the Emotions , who say: “In the twenty-first century ’emotional health’ is a key goal of public policy, championed by psychologists, the NHS, charities, and economists. Those lucky enough to enjoy good ’emotional health’…
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a wellbeing society

Centre for the History of the Emotions, emotions, happiness, medical humanities