Show 7 SHOWS INFLUENCE OF MIND to evidence Eli dence antagonistic cal theory of the emotions in the journal do M influence of 0 the A mayor layer treats of the mind 0 on n bodily secretions wo we know that a tempting morsel of food makes the mouth water t and that stories or memories can bring tears to the eyes observations on dogs havo have shown that the nature of the saliva fcc secreted feted at the sight of food depends on the nature of the food tho the secretions of the dog are also excited by the sight of food some dogs however of a cold positive temperament not by chi or what Is out of reach patiently malt TH alt until the food cornea comes to their gullet before their mouths water or their gastric juices are provoked it is assumed that what holds for dogs probably holds for men the observations appear to show the importance of eating food that pleases and avoiding what ahat displeases or disgusts they also run counter to the physiological theory of the emotions according to which the tile physiological phenomena are caused by organic changes this may bo be the case with some emotions for example the feeling of hunger but for emotions properly so called it Is rather the other way about london globe |