Becker, Daniela; Bernecker, Katharina (2023). Don't throw the baby out with the bathwater: Indulging in harmless pleasures can support self-regulation and foster cooperation (In Press). Behavioral and Brain Sciences, 46. 10.1017/S0140525X23000456

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In this commentary we challenge Fitouchi et al.'s puritanical morality account by presenting evidence showing (1) that pursuing harmless pleasures can actually support self-regulation, and (2) that sharing pleasurable experiences can foster cooperation. We conclude that puritanical morality is not as adaptive as presented, and may even suppress the potential benefits pleasure can have for the individual and society.

Item Type:	Journal Article (Original Article)
PHBern Contributor:	Bernecker, Katharina
ISSN:	0140-525X
Language:	English
Submitter:	Jessica Brunner
Date Deposited:	12 Feb 2024 09:55
Last Modified:	12 Feb 2024 09:55
Publisher DOI:	10.1017/S0140525X23000456
URI:	https://phrepo.phbern.ch/id/eprint/7265