pleasure in Misfortune
Previous research related to pleasure at an outgroup's. To start with, one must be careful to avoid feeling the secret pleasure when others are. Displeasure at another's misfortune - is attenuated by our perception of how much that person deserved. Nevertheless, few philosophical or psychological discussions have been devoted to it. Schadenfreude May Be More Innate Than Learned, As 2-Year-Olds Display Pleasure In Misfortune.