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Single Idea 4269

[filed under theme 18. Thought / A. Modes of Thought / 3. Emotions / c. Role of emotions ]

Full Idea

An emotion is a motive which is also a feeling.

Gist of Idea

An emotion is a motive which is also a feeling

Source

Roger Scruton (Animal Rights and Wrongs [1996], p.17)

Book Ref

Scruton,Roger: 'Animal Rights and Wrongs' [Demos 1996], p.17

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A Reaction

What is a motive without feeling? A universalised judgment, perhaps. Which comes first, the motivation or the feeling?