ABSTRACT
The last problem with which we are concerned is the raison d’être of the peculiar stress which seems to be associated with perplexity—the distress which separates it off from the purely intellectual reaction of objective confusion, such as is seen in clouding of consciousness. The most popular current view as to emotions is that they are somehow connected with instincts. Our problem is, what instinct is at work? Is there any instinct for normal clear thinking?
