Theoretical Perspectives On Emotions

Abstract

Emotions have been debated in many contexts and their conceptualisation remains contested. Thus, this paper explores the literature review relates to emotion and its theoretical perspectives. The review starts with the introduction to the theoretical perspectives on emotions, and the philosophy of emotions, as the origins and concepts are important in relating emotions to the multiple perspectives. Even though the biological approach is accepted in considering emotions, after reviewing the literature this paper also consider that culture makes a key contribution to how people express, regulate and utilise emotions. Last, the limitation of psychological theories of emotion are also discussed.