The Primordial Emotions Denton distinguishes between primordial emotions, "imperious states of arousal and compelling intentions to act" (p. 7) driven by activation of interoceptors and involving ancient, lower brain regions such as the medulla, midbrain and hypothalamus, and "classic" emotions, such as anger, fear and love, driven by distance receptors (vision, hearing, olfaction) and mediated by higher, more recently evolved brain regions. The Primordial Emotions The Primordial Emotions: The Dawning of Consciousness is a 2006 book by the Australian neuroscientist Derek Denton. Denton argues that, if self-awareness and intentionality are intrinsic to consciousness, the primordial emotions such as thirst, hunger and pain (that
If We Are the Body not showing them there is a way?" "If We Are the Body" challenges the church to welcome outsiders and to "get more visibly involved in changing this world". "If We Are the Body" received positive reviews from music critics. Kim Jones of About.com noted it as a "highlight" from "Casting Crowns". Andy Argyrakis of "CCM Magazine" said that the song "commands attention" of lead singer Mark Hall. Belinda S. Ayers of Christian Broadcasting Network described it as "powerful" and "catchy". Steve Best of "Cross Rhythms" felt it was an example of Casting Crowns being "more... than rock bluster". Russ Breimeier