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单词 emotive theory
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Definition of emotive theory in English:

emotive theory

noun
  • 1Art and Literary Criticism the theory that the purpose of art or literature is to express emotion.

  • 2Philosophy the theory that ethical and value judgements are expressions of feeling rather than assertions of fact.

Origin

Early 20th century; earliest use found in Proceedings Aristotelian Society.

 
 

Definition of emotive theory in US English:

emotive theory

noun
  • 1Art and Literary Criticism the theory that the purpose of art or literature is to express emotion.

  • 2Philosophy the theory that ethical and value judgements are expressions of feeling rather than assertions of fact.

Origin

Early 20th century; earliest use found in Proceedings Aristotelian Society.

 
 
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