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| − | '''Awe''' is the [[emotion|condition of feeling]] overwhelmed by or filled with [[respect]], whether one intends to be or not | ||
People may feel awe when they encounter [[beauty]], witness acts of great [[hero]]ism or self-sacrifice, or engage in religious contemplation, among others. | People may feel awe when they encounter [[beauty]], witness acts of great [[hero]]ism or self-sacrifice, or engage in religious contemplation, among others. | ||
[[category:Psychology]] | [[category:Psychology]] | ||
Revision as of 01:10, January 14, 2008
Awe is the condition of feeling overwhelmed by or filled with respect, whether one intends to be or not.
People may feel awe when they encounter beauty, witness acts of great heroism or self-sacrifice, or engage in religious contemplation, among others.