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Neurohistory and the history of emotions offer different views on affect. This article explores their divergence and suggests broadening historical inquiry beyond current neuroscientific approaches.

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    • The neurosciences do not provide ready-made theories for historical analysis.
    • Both fields share a limitation in conceptualizing affection's biological bases as a universal ground.
    • Re-examining transhistorical approaches can broaden interdisciplinary scholarship beyond current limitations.