Darwin Begins His Book on Emotions with Three Principles: (1)

question 53

Essay

Darwin begins his book on emotions with three principles: (1) the principle of serviceable associated habits; (2) the principle of antithesis; (3) the principle of direct actions of the nervous system. Explain each principle, illustrating with an example.

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