How pleasure works : why we like what we like / Paul Bloom

This study examines the cognitive psychology of pleasure, exploring how human enjoyment of art, food, and sex is shaped by beliefs rather than just sensory input. It analyses the role of thought in determining our reactions to various forms of entertainment.

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