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. 2020 Apr 30:43:e60.
doi: 10.1017/S0140525X19002449.

The role of affect in feelings of obligation

Stefen Beeler-Duden  1 , Meltem Yucel  1 , Amrisha Vaish  1
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The role of affect in feelings of obligation

Stefen Beeler-Duden et al. Behav Brain Sci. .

Abstract

Tomasello offers a compelling account of the emergence of humans' sense of obligation. We suggest that more needs to be said about the role of affect in the creation of obligations. We also argue that positive emotions such as gratitude evolved to encourage individuals to fulfill cooperative obligations without the negative quality that Tomasello proposes is inherent in obligations.

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  • The many faces of obligation.
    Tomasello M. Tomasello M. Behav Brain Sci. 2020 Apr 30;43:e89. doi: 10.1017/S0140525X19002620. Behav Brain Sci. 2020. PMID: 32349841

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