The World through the Emotional Mind

The paper book (8.5" x 8.5") features high-quality oil painting prints that enhance deep contemplation, stimulate imagination, and enrich sensory experience. Sample pages and Table of Contents can be viewed at: www.artillect.art.This book, featuring concise text and 174 oil paintings, explores the origins of emotions in the human mind and their profound impact on personal and moral aspects of life, as well as social cohesion and progress.

The concept of the emotional mind suggests that our perception of the world is influenced by our emotional states. Whether experiencing joy, sadness, or anxiety, emotions shape our outlook, decision-making, memory, and interpersonal interactions. The exploration covers understanding the conscious self, the neuroscience of emotions, various emotional types and functions, and the importance of emotional intelligence.

Research suggests that observing others in pain activates brain regions involved in pain processing, known as 'shared' or 'empathic pain.' Neuroscience links empathy to prosocial behaviors, with brain areas like the ventral striatum and prefrontal cortex rewarding altruistic actions. These findings underpin human moral sentiments. The interplay between guilt and conscience, shaped by innate inclinations and acquired knowledge, guides moral decision-making by weighing potential outcomes against moral principles.