Jesse Prinz: Wonder

How wonder – the linchpin of inspiration and inquiry – makes humans unique

Theories of a unique humanity have evolved enormously throughout history, with a significant tendency in recent times to diminish our claim to be truly distinctive. Still, most scientists and philosophers do believe that we are, in some sense, different from any other lifeform on the planet. But what sets us apart? According to Jesse Prinz, distinguished professor of philosophy at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York (CUNY), our unique position among animals is rooted in a particular emotion that has long been overlooked: the emotion of wonder.

Producer: Kellen Quinn
Interviewer: Nigel Warburton
Editor: Adam D’Arpino

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[GM-drdg]

Such concision, precision and description with his words. A gifted thinker and orator.

[innergurucoaching]

I heard Jesse speak at the Rubin Museum last night. He's is a gifted and inspired philosopher and I'm so grateful for him opening more doors in my mind, specifically about wonder and the potential to design our future, individually and collectively.

[isabelaviolino]

Estou estudando as teorias das emoções de Prinz. Ele é formidável!