17 Questions
What is the common thread among the quotes provided by Bon Jovi, Tony Robbins, Steve Jobs, and Hegel?
The role of passion in driving success
According to the provided text, when did the scientific field of passion studies open up?
In 2003
What is the main debate surrounding the concept of passion?
Whether passion is adaptive or maladaptive
What is the result of searching the phrase 'passion for work' on a search engine?
Millions of results
What is the central theme of the provided text?
The role of passion in achieving success
What is the implication of Steve Jobs' quote on passion?
That passion is necessary for building a successful company
What is the primary distinction between emotion and passion according to Descartes?
Emotion is caused by the body, while passion is caused by the soul
According to the Dualistic Model of Passion, what is the primary effect of passion on an individual?
It pushes man to concentrate his energy on one object only
Who is credited with the phrase 'Passion is a way of life'?
Hegel
What is the primary difference between the interior emotions described by Ribot and Joussain and the concept of passion?
Interior emotions are caused by the body, while passion is caused by the soul
What is the primary role of passion in relation to motivation?
Passion is a force that energizes and directs behavior
What is a common characteristic of the negative perspective on passion?
Loss of reason and control
Which philosopher believed that only another passion could control a passion?
Rousseau
What is the main idea of the dualistic form of passion?
Some passions are good and others are bad
Who questioned the role of reason in relation to passion?
Dewey
According to Kierkegaard, what is the relationship between passion and existence?
To exist, one must have passion
Who proposed that passions could interact among themselves, either crowding each other out or coexisting peacefully?
Joussain
Explore the philosophical perspectives on passion, including the negative views of Plato and Spinoza, and the positive views of Descartes, Rousseau, and Hegel. Learn how philosophers have debated the role of reason and control in passion, and whether it's adaptive or maladaptive. Test your understanding of the concept of passion in the context of philosophy.
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