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  • The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals Chapter XII - Surprise Astonishment Fear Horror Part 2
    2026/09/22
    In which the varied and intense manifestations of fear and horror in man are meticulously observed, from the bristling of hair and dilation of pupils to the contraction of specific muscles and profound bodily prostration. Through careful examination and comparison with the expressions of animals, these signs are shown to arise from inherited reflexes, habitual associations, and the direct influence of powerful emotions upon the nervous system.
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    31 分
  • The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals Chapter XII - Surprise Astonishment Fear Horror Part 1
    2026/09/21
    In which the reflexive gestures and facial contortions accompanying surprise, astonishment, and fear are examined with attentive consideration, revealing a shared language of expression that spans the length and breadth of humanity and even extends to certain animals. The chapter delicately traces the subtle interplay of muscles and postures—from the arching eyebrows to the opened mouth and trembling limbs—unveiling the natural origins and evolutionary advantages of these emotive displays.
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    30 分
  • The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals Chapter XI - Disdain Contempt Disgust Guilt Pride Part 2
    2026/09/20
    In which the natural and inherited gestures of mankind—such as shrugging the shoulders to convey inability, resignation, or acquiescence—are carefully observed across diverse races and ages, revealing a remarkable uniformity in expression despite cultural differences. The contrasting motions of nodding and shaking the head as signs of affirmation and negation are likewise examined, showing both variation and underlying common origins linked to early movements in infancy.
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    26 分
  • The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals Chapter XI - Disdain Contempt Disgust Guilt Pride Part 1
    2026/09/19
    In which the various expressions of disdain, contempt, and disgust are examined with careful attention to their universal gestures and subtle distinctions, revealing a constellation of habitual movements rooted in both sensation and association. The discourse further explores the manifestations of more complex emotions such as guilt, pride, and helplessness, illustrating the delicate interplay between bodily posture and the mind’s inner sentiments across diverse peoples.
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    20 分
  • The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals Chapter X - Hatred and Anger
    2026/09/18
    In which the varied gradations of hatred, ranging from subdued disdain to violent rage, are carefully examined through their bodily manifestations, such as flushes of colour, muscular tension, and the revealing of the teeth in a manner reminiscent of our animal ancestors. The study further explores the universal gestures of anger and defiance among diverse peoples, noting especially the curious expression of uncovering the canine tooth on one side, a lingering trace of primal combativeness barely restrained within human civility.
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    29 分
  • The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals Chapter IX - Reflection Meditation Ill-temper Sulkiness Determination
    2026/09/17
    In which the varied and subtle movements of the brow and mouth are carefully dissected to reveal their roles in expressing reflection, ill-temper, sulkiness, and determination, grounded in both instinctive habit and ancestral legacy. The study elucidates how these expressions, from frowning to pouting and firm mouth closure, serve as outward tokens of the mind’s encounters with difficulty, displeasure, or resolute decision.
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    30 分
  • The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals Chapter VIII - Joy High Spirits Love Tender Feelings Devotion Part 2
    2026/09/16
    In which the gradual gradation from laughter to smile is observed with a delicate attention to the subtle muscular movements and sounds that accompany these joyous expressions, as well as the universal and varied manifestations of cheerfulness among different peoples. Also examined are the tender emotions of love and sympathy, the peculiar association of tears with such feelings, and the various conventional gestures connected with devotion, all viewed through the discerning lens of natural habit and inherited custom.
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    19 分
  • The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals Chapter VIII - Joy High Spirits Love Tender Feelings Devotion Part 1
    2026/09/15
    In which the nature of joy is explored through the vivid expressions of laughter and smiling, tracing their manifestations from childhood to adulthood, and examining the intricate muscular movements and physiological responses that accompany these states of happiness. Observations extend to various races and conditions, revealing laughter’s diverse causes, sounds, and appearances as a universal language of delight and affection.
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    23 分