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Summary

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This study proposes a teleological framework to unify affective sciences, viewing human emotions as algorithms. This approach aims to integrate diverse theories and foster a cohesive research field for affective phenomena.

Keywords:

Affect Allostasis Arousal Emotion Enactivism Feeling Framework Mood Motivation Self Sensation Stress Valence Wellbeing

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Area of Science:

Affective Sciences
Psychology
Neuroscience

Background:

Theoretical perspectives in affective sciences have diverged due to differing assumptions about the nature and function of affective phenomena.
These assumptions are often shaped by academic context and values, influencing research constructs and methods.
A lack of unified theoretical grounding hinders the integration of research findings in the affective sciences.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose a unified theoretical framework for understanding human affective phenomena.
To synthesize diverse metaphysical and mechanistic assumptions within affective sciences.
To establish a teleologically-grounded principle for organizing and generating new research perspectives.

Main Methods:

The study employs a theoretical synthesis approach, focusing on a nested teleological principle.
It re-frames affective phenomena as algorithms operating within a human comfort zone (affective concerns) or monitoring adaptive processes (affective features).
The proposed framework, termed the Human Affectome, aims to provide a common ground for diverse theoretical viewpoints.

Main Results:

A teleologically-grounded framework is presented to unify disparate theories in affective sciences.
Human affective phenomena are conceptualized as algorithms, categorized into affective concerns and affective features.
This framework offers a principled approach for organizing existing research and stimulating new theoretical development.

Conclusions:

The proposed teleological framework provides a foundation for integrating the interdisciplinary field of affective sciences.
The Human Affectome concept facilitates a more cohesive understanding of human affective phenomena.
This work serves as a launchpad for future research aimed at creating an integrated affective science field.