"In this fascinating and witty account, Paul Bloom examines the science behind curious desires, attractions, and tastes, covering everything from the animal instincts of sex and food to the uniquely human taste for art, music, and stories. Drawing on insights from child development, philosophy, neuroscience, and behavioral economics, 'How Pleasure Works' shows how certain universal habits of the human mind explain what we like and why we like it." Publisher's description

The essence of pleasure -- Foodies -- Bedtricks -- Irreplaceable -- Performance -- Imagination -- Safety and pain -- Why pleasure matters.