An argument for basic emotions

@article{Ekman1992AnAF,
  title={An argument for basic emotions},
  author={Paul Ekman},
  journal={Cognition \& Emotion},
  year={1992},
  volume={6},
  pages={169-200}
}
  • P. Ekman
  • Published 1 May 1992
  • Computer Science
  • Cognition & Emotion
Abstract Emotions are viewed as having evolved through their adaptive value in dealing with fundamental life-tasks. Each emotion has unique features: signal, physiology, and antecedent events. Each... 
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