A brief history of melancholy

What is sadness ?

• the natural reaction to a difficult situation.

• a human experience

• a state of mind

Who stated that ,,He that increaseth wisdom increaseth sorrow." ?

• David Pearce

• Robert Burton

• Emily Dickinsn

From which language comes the word ,,melancholy,, ?

• greek

• french

• spanish

How much FLUIDE the human body and soul need ?

• five

• three

• four

Writers believe that melancholy

• is unimportant

• allows us to more deeply understand other profound emotions

• it' s a problem

Arthur Kleinman says that

• language influences how we feel

• emotions are universal

• emotions are not universal

Would our ancestors have wanted a life without sadness ?

• Yes

• No

How can we fight sadness ?

• we're talking about her

• we don't talk

• ignore it

The long tradition promotes?

• sadness is not only an inevitable part of life but an essential

• has suggested that genetic engineering and other contemporary processes cannot only alter the way humans experience emotional and physical pain

Do you think melancholy is benefical ?

• Yes, sometimes

• no, never