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Angliholic Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

it was thought to be the center of emotion/feeling

But before doctors recognized this vital role the heart plays, it was thought to be the center of emotion.

Hi,

Can I substitute "feeling" for "emotion" in the above without making a change in meaning? If not, what are their basic differences?

Second, why is it the singular emotion instead of the plural "emotions" in that context? Thanks.
  

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Feelings are generally shallower than emotions . Emotion can be an uncountable state.

— Mister Micawber

  • Feelings are generally shallower than emotions .
  • Emotion can be an uncountable state.
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Feelings are generally shallower than emotions. Emotion can be an uncountable state.
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Mister MicawberFeelings are generally shallower than emotions. Emotion can be an uncountable state.
Thanks, Mister.

Do you mean that emotions are deeper than feelings?

By the way, is it proper to use the plural "emotions" in the base sentence? Does it make any differences? Thanks.
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Yes, and yes. 'Emotion' in the original sentence carries a bit more formality, I think, which is appropriate to the register of the text.
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Mister MicawberYes, and yes. 'Emotion' in the original sentence carries a bit more formality, I think, which is appropriate to the register of the text.

Thanks, Mister.

To make sure, does the singular "emotion" in the base sentence give you the collective general concept of emotions?
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Feeling isn't quite a term for a scientific paper, is too informal. Emotion is.
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