Categorizing the function of positive emotions

This paper considers the principles of a functionalist perspective with regard to positive emotions. We discuss various ways that emotions have been studied historically and how these approaches bear on discussions function. then cover more recent attempts categorize make recommendations for future endeavors. Our aim is not pick promote an existing view but rather demarcate perspectives through which emotion scientists viewed question function, in turn driven research Taken together, this provide brief introduction possible focusing one’s scope when viewing function