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R. Diessner

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Well-Being, Moral Beauty, and Self-Transcendent Emotions

Reflexio October 25, 2025 R. Diessner

This paper explores the profound relationship between beauty and self-transcendent emotions (STEs), such as elevation, awe, compassion, gratitude, humility, and spirituality. It posits that beauty, particularly moral beauty, serves as a primary elicitor of these emotions, fostering both individual and collective well-being through prosocial and altruistic behaviors. The study examines how moral...