Paul Bloom
Paul Bloom is a Canadian-American psychologist. He is a professor of psychology at the University of Toronto and the Brooks and Suzanne Ragen Professor Emeritus of Psychology at Yale University. Bloom's research explores how children and adults understand the physical and social world, with a focus on language, morality, religion, fiction, and art.
Books
This list of books are ONLY the books that have been ranked on the lists that are aggregated on this site. This is not a comprehensive list of all books by this author.
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1. How Pleasure Works
The book explores the intriguing concept of why humans derive pleasure from certain activities, objects, and experiences. It delves into the psychological and evolutionary underpinnings of pleasure, arguing that it is not merely about the physical or sensory attributes of things, but rather how we perceive their essence or deeper nature. The author uses a range of examples from food and art to sex and sports, demonstrating how our enjoyment is often shaped by our beliefs about the history and origin of what we are consuming, as well as by our innate and culturally influenced tastes. This insightful analysis reveals the complex interplay between the mind, culture, and the biological roots of pleasure.
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