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The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals is Charles Darwin's third major work of evolutionary theory, following On the Origin of Species (1859) and The Descent of Man (1871). Initially intended as a chapter in The Descent of Man, The Expression grew in length and was published separately in
- Charles Darwin
- 1872
The book is a study of the muscular movements of the face (both human and animal) triggered by the emotions being felt - a 'physical' response to a 'mental' sensation. Darwin's detailed analysis of what actually happens to a body in a state of fear, or joy, or anger is illustrated by photographic images.
- Charles Darwin
- 1872
Mar 23, 2018 · The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals, by Charles Darwin (London, 1915), in 401 bookmarked and searchable pdf pages, with many unforgettable illustrations. This classic work, originally published in 1872, deals with the biological aspects of emotional life.
Apr 9, 1998 · Darwin's The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals is a landmark study of the emotional life of humans and animals. It contains observations, illustrations, and commentaries on facial expressions, emotions, and cultural variations.
- GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF EXPRESSION. The three chief principles stated—The first principle—Serviceable actions become habitual in association with certain states of the mind, and are performed whether or not of service in each particular case—The force of habit—Inheritance—Associated habitual movements in man—Reflex actions—Passage of habits into reflex actions—Associated habitual movements in the lower animals—Concluding remarks.
- GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF EXPRESSION—continued. The Principle of Antithesis—Instances in the dog and cat—Origin of the principle—Conventional signs—The principle of antithesis has not arisen from opposite actions being consciously performed under opposite impulses.
- GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF EXPRESSION—concluded. The principle of direct action of the excited nervous system on the body, independently of the will and in part of habit—Change of colour in the hair—Trembling of the muscles—Modified secretions—Perspiration—Expression of extreme pain—Of rage, great joy, and terror—Contrast between the emotions which cause and do not cause expressive movements—Exciting and depressing states of the mind—Summary.
- MEANS OF EXPRESSION IN ANIMALS. The emission of Sounds—Vocal sounds—Sounds otherwise produced—Erection of the dermal appendages, hairs, feathers, &c., under the emotions of anger and terror—The drawing back of the ears as a preparation for fighting, and as an expression of anger—Erection of the ears and raising the head, a sign of attention.
Darwin, C. (1872). The expression of the emotions in man and animals. John Murray. https:// https://doi.org/10.1037/10001-000. Abstract. This book examines the display of emotions by humans and animals. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved)
Setting aside the assumption of previous studies that human facial muscles were created specifically for a range of expressions unique to the species, Darwin sets out here to make a systematic study of both human and animal expression.
