Theoretical, and epistemological challenges in scientific investigations of complex emotional states in animals

This review brings to light critical epistemological and theoretical considerations when studying complex emotional states in animals. We discuss anthropomorphic and Umwelt perspectives of nonhuman animals and the ways in which distinct theories of consciousness and neural processing may restrict th...

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Published inConsciousness and cognition Vol. 84; p. 103003
Main Authors Lages, Yury V.M., Mograbi, Daniel C., Krahe, Thomas E., Landeira-Fernandez, J.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published San Diego Elsevier Inc 01.09.2020
Elsevier BV
Subjects
Affective neuroscience
Anthropomorphism
Cognitive ability
Consciousness
Dual-aspect monism
Emotions
Feelings
Information processing
Umwelt
Dual-aspect monism
Feelings
Affective neuroscience
Umwelt
Anthropomorphism
Emotions
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Summary:This review brings to light critical epistemological and theoretical considerations when studying complex emotional states in animals. We discuss anthropomorphic and Umwelt perspectives of nonhuman animals and the ways in which distinct theories of consciousness and neural processing may restrict the potential for the development of knowledge on the topic. Within the same line of argumentation, we consider influences of the debate between monism and dualism and psychology’s behaviorism and cognitive theories. Finally, we contrast the affective consciousness, higher-order emotional consciousness, and constructed emotion theories to further our understanding of complex emotional states in animals.
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ISSN:1053-8100
1090-2376
DOI:10.1016/j.concog.2020.103003