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36Drinking and feasting are perceived as facilitating cooperationBehavioral and Brain Sciences 46. 2023.We argue that the occurrence of puritanical norms cannot simply be explained by appealing to the need for cooperation. Anthropological and archaeological studies suggest that across history and cultures self-indulgent behaviours, such as excessive drinking, eating, and feasting, have been used to enhance cooperation by enforcing social and group identities.
Areas of Interest
Epistemology |
Philosophy of Action |
Philosophy of Mind |
Philosophy of Cognitive Science |