Emotional Intelligence and the Bureaucrat of the Soul

Emotional intelligence is often presented as a virtue tied to the restraint and regulation of emotions, aiming for individual functionality in society. This article proposes a critical reflection on this approach, suggesting that the prefrontal cortex (PFC) should act not only as a moderator but as an integrative agent of the soul, capable of connecting emotions to perception and consciousness, expanding subjective perception, and creating meaning and purpose in human life.