Feelings

The sense by which a person knows whether things are hard or soft, hot or cold, heavy and light. More like a sense of
The term “feelings” can refer to
touch or something experienced through touch.

physical or emotional experiences. The sensation of pain,

warmth, or cold describes physical phenomena. Sensations like
comfort, fear, and happiness describe what we experience. 
The way that someone experiences emotion. A feeling Is
something that you experience internally, in your own mind, and
that other people can understand based on your behavior.
- An opinion or belief

- Feelings ‘“ are thought to be experienced for short periods of time. If you touch a stove it feels

hot and you quickly remove your hand. Within minutes you are no longer feeling hot. If

someone jumps out at you from around a corner you will feel startled, but that will soon pass.

Feelings of excitement will subside after the awaited event is done.

Emotions ‘“ are often said to be long-term states. If you are in love, that emotion will usually

last years. Sorrow too, takes a long time to go away. Because emotions are internal you have to

change your mind set to change your emotion and this process takes time.

- Summary:

1.Emotions and feelings are both sensations experienced by humans.

2.Feelings are triggered by external stimuli whereas emotions come from your mind, and

possibly, soul.

3.Feelings can include physical sensations as well as mental states, but emotions always come

from your mind.

4.Feelings are often temporary and subside once the stimulus is no longer present, whereas

emotions will stay with you for years because they are seated in your mind.
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-emotions are produced unconsciously and feelings are the
conscious form of emotions: they have a more rational
component. For example, imagine that you have landed your
dream job, the emotion of joy invades you and can manifest itself
with feelings of satisfaction, optimism, or gratitude, among others
- Emotions, especially those that are basic, are the automatic
responses that appear before certain stimuli, such as the sadness
we experience when we lose a loved one. Emotion is linked to our
brain and, therefore, produces certain psychophysiological
changes in us that allow us to adapt to our environment.

What is Subjectivism
The Theory of Ethical Subjectivism has developed in just this way.  It began as a simple idea – in the
words of David Hume, that morality is a matter of sentiment rather than fact. 
-it is based solely on FEELINGS
-is the idea that our moral opinions are based on our feelings and nothing more. On this view, there is no such thing
as ʺobjectiveʺ right or wrong. Moral statement can’t be objective because it is only people’s perception and attitude
that makes them right and wrong

-Subjectivism teaches that there are no objective moral truths out there. The moral objectivism definition
states that morality is based on a set of moral standards that should be adhered to. These are universal moral
principles that are typically seen as valid for all people and situations, regardless of culture, beliefs, or feelings. For
example, within these standards of objective morality, most persons can agree that it is wrong to kill… some
examples of moral objectivism which are thought to be universal and applicable to everyone: Do not kill innocent
persons.

Morality is a matter of sentiment rather than fact. 

For every controversial ethical topic, we usually hear at least two opposing views concerning the matter.

We might say that homosexuality is immoral, or we might say it is all right. But there is a third alternative. We
might say something like this: People have different opinions, but where morality is concerned, there are no
ʺfacts,ʺ and no one is ʺright.ʺ People just feel differently, and that’s the end of it.

The theory proposes that when we say something is morally good, this just means we approve of or like that
thing. Similarly, when we state that something is morally bad, this means that we disapprove of or do not like
that thing.

Who can answer this question? Can it be correct or cannot be?

If Ethical Subjectivism is correct, Subjectivism implies that each of us is infallible in our moral judgments as long
as we are speaking sincerely. But we are not infallible – we may be mistaken, even when we are speaking
sincerely. Therefore, Ethical Subjectivism cannot be correct.

Example about lying.

According to Simple Subjectivism, when Jaycee says that homosexuality is not immoral, he is merely making a
statement about his attitude – he is saying that He does not disapprove of homosexuality or he approves that
homosexuality is not bad.. Would Rommel disagree with that? No, Rommel would agree that Jaycee does not
disapprove of homosexuality. At the same time, when Rommel says that homosexuality is immoral, he is only
saying that he disapproves of it. And how could anyone disagree with that?  Thus, according to Simple
Subjectivism, there is no disagreement between them; each should acknowledge the truth of what the other is
saying. Ethical Subjectivism cannot be correct.

The argument may be summarized like this.  When one person says “X is morally acceptable” and someone else
says “X is morally unacceptable,” they are disagreeing. However, if Simple Subjectivism were correct, there would
be no disagreement between them.  Therefore, Simple Subjectivism cannot be correct

We are sometimes wrong in our evaluations; and when we discover that we are mistaken, we may want to
correct our judgments.

Emotivism
The improved version was a theory that came to be known as Emotivism.  Developed chiefly by the
American philosopher Charles L. Stevenson (1908‐1979), Emotivism was one of the most influential
theories of Ethics in the 20th century.  It is far more subtle and sophisticated than Simple
Subjectivism.

This theory was developed by an

American philosopher Charles L. Stevenson (1909 – 1979)
This theory was developed by an
American philosopher Charles L. Stevenson (1909 – 1979)
This theory was developed by an
American philosopher Charles L. Stevenson (1909 – 1979)
This theory was developed by an
American philosopher Charles L. Stevenson (1909 – 1979)
This theory was developed by an
American philosopher Charles L. Stevenson (1909 – 1979).
This theory was developed by an
American philosopher Charles L. Stevenson (1909 – 1979).
This theory was developed by an
American philosopher Charles L. Stevenson (1909 – 1979).
This theory was developed by an
American philosopher Charles L. Stevenson (1909 – 1979).
This theory was developed by an
American philosopher Charles L. Stevenson (1909 – 1979).
This theory was developed by an
American philosopher Charles L. Stevenson (1909 – 1979).
Moral claims are expressions of our emotional reactions. To say, for example, that ‘Murder is wrong’ is not to put
forward something as true, but rather to express your disapproval of murder. Similarly, if you say that polygamy is
wrong, then on this view we should understand what you’ve just said as some - thing like ‘Boo to Polygamy ! ’ — which
is itself an expression that is neither true nor false

Emotivism is a theory that claims that moral language or judgments: 1) are neither true or false; 2)
express our emotions; and 3) try to influence others to agree with us

Emotivism, moral judgments are not statements of fact but are mere expressions of the emotions of the
speaker, especially since they are usually emotions or feelings-based. moral judgments are nothing more than
'pure expressions of feeling' no one has the right to say their morality is true and another's is false.
In emotivism, emotivists claim that statements of good and evil are just expressing subjects approval and
disapproval to a particular thing. To say “charity is good” Is really to say “ I approve charity” or “ yay charity!” to
say that “ stealing is wrong” I just to say “ I disapprove of stealing” or “ Boo stealing”. This explanation has
earned emotivism the nickname “ Boo-Yay theory of ethics.
They just express emotions.

Difference between emotivism and subjectivism

Emotivism
It interprets moral judgments as either commands or attitudes; as such, they can be neither true nor false
Subjectivism
Subjectivism interprets ethical sentences as statements of fact, particularly as reports of the speaker’s attitude
The similarity between Simple Subjectivism and Emotivism is that our judgments cannot
be criticized

Decision making
Identifying a decision: You realize that you need to make a decision. Try to clearly define the nature of the
decision you must make. This first step is very important.
Gathering information: Collect some pertinent information before you make your decision: what information is
needed, the best sources of information, and how to get it. This step involves both internal and external “work.”
Some information is internal: you’ll seek it through a process of self-assessment. Other information is external:
you’ll find it online, in books, from other people, and from other sources.
Weigh the evidence : Draw on your information and emotions to imagine what it would be like if you carried
out each of the alternatives to the end. Evaluate whether the need identified in Step 1 would be met or
resolved through the use of each alternative. As you go through this difficult internal process, you’ll begin to
favor certain alternatives: those that seem to have a higher potential for reaching your goal. Finally, place the
alternatives in a priority order, based upon your own value system.
Choose among alternative : Once you have weighed all the evidence, you are ready to select the alternative
that seems to be best one for you. You may even choose a combination of alternatives.
Take action
Review your decision and its consequence: In this final step, consider the results of your decision and
evaluate whether or not it has resolved the need you identified in Step 1. If the decision has not met the
identified need, you may want to repeat certain steps of the process to make a new decision.

Moral decision

Is the ability to produce a reasonable and defensible answer to an ethical question.

Moral decisions are made in dilemmas where the well-being of both self and others are at stake, and are guided by
their ethics, principles, and convictions

Moral decision making refers to the process of evaluating and choosing among alternatives in manner consistent
with ethical principles. In making ethical decisions, it is necessary to perceive and eliminate unethical options and
select the best ethical alternative. A decision with moral values, a decision with respect, fairness, a decision with
honesty, kindness and any moral values.
How feelings can be an obstacles
Feelings can be an obstacle in making the right decision because we tend to create another decision even if
we already have the right one because of the feeling that we might be wrong. Feelings sometimes can be
messed up because we tend to be emotional that can get us far away from the right track.

Ex:

A decision taken on the basis of intense emotions can disturb your life badly. Usually, we people take wrong
decisions under the influence of anger and embarrassment. Under negative emotions, we take decisions
emotionally not logically and these decisions are often wrong, hence we must take a decision after overcoming
those negative emotions.

For example, I have seen people making their life biggest decision under the influence of their emotions such
as marriage decision, such as job decision business decision. These decisions should be taken logically because
your entire life depends on it, hence be careful and logical with such decisions, otherwise, a temporary negative
emotion can give you long time regret and guilt.

For example, Suppose there is a person who is looking out for a job but due to some reason fail to get, with
this that person starts feeling sad and low and through all this that person start feeling that maybe I am not
capable of high profile jobs and should settle with some low profile jobs, this negative emotion influenced him
and force him to settle for small and prevent him from his actual potential, this might not be the ideal or best
example but yes research shows that the person who feel upset and sad usually set their goals very low and
reason for this , is they feel that low goals are easy to achieve and after accomplishment of those goals they
might feel good.

But these temporary emotions are preventing you from your actual potential hence don’t allow your emotions
to influence you.

How feelings help you

 Emotional intelligence, or your ability to understand and manage emotions, has been shown to
play an important role in decision-making. is the ability to understand, use, and manage your own
emotions in positive ways to relieve stress, communicate effectively, empathize with others, overcome
challenges and defuse conflict…

Instead of being a hindrance, your emotions can be powerful allies when you are faced
with a decision. Don’t be afraid to acknowledge them. Not only will they deepen your
self-understanding, they will help you make better decisions all around. Try it and see!