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Stumpf's cognitive--evaluative theory of emotion
1Free University Berlin, Germany.
The American Psychologist
|January 1, 1992
Summary
This study revisits Carl Stumpf's cognitive emotion theory, highlighting its relevance to the modern cognition-emotion debate. Stumpf's introspective approach offers valuable insights for contemporary psychological research on emotions.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Cognitive Science
Background:
- Explores the historical tradition of cognitive emotion theory within introspective psychology.
- Focuses on Carl Stumpf's cognitive emotion theory as a key historical formulation.
Discussion:
- Highlights the relevance of Stumpf's contributions to the contemporary cognition-emotion debate.
- Argues for the serious consideration of Stumpf's cognitive-evaluative theory of emotion.
- Addresses the enduring relevance of Stumpf's critiques of noncognitive emotion theories.
Key Insights:
- Carl Stumpf's cognitive emotion theory is a significant, yet overlooked, contribution to understanding emotion.
- Stumpf's theory provides a cognitive-evaluative framework for contemporary emotion research.
- Historical critiques of noncognitive theories remain pertinent to current psychological discourse.
Outlook:
- Encourages contemporary researchers to integrate Stumpf's insights into the cognition-emotion discussion.
- Suggests further investigation into the historical foundations of cognitive emotion theories.
- Promotes a deeper understanding of the interplay between cognition and emotion through historical perspectives.