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Empathy is one of the most talked about and widely studied concepts of recent years. Some argue it can help create a more just society, improve medical care and even avert global catastrophe. Others object that it is morally problematic. Who is right? And what is empathy anyway? Is it a way of feeling with others, or is it simply feeling sorry for them? Is it a form of knowledge? What is its evolutionary origin?

In this thorough and clearly-written introduction to the philosophy of empathy Heidi Maibom explores these questions and more, examining the following topics:

  • The nature of empathy and key themes in the literature
  • Empathy as a way of understanding others, particularly 'simulation theoryâ and 'perspective-taking'
  • Empathy, emotional contagion, and sympathy
  • Empathyâs role in moral understanding or motivation
  • Empathy and art appreciation, with examples from film, music and fiction
  • Empathy and ment

    Table of Contents

    1. What is Empathy? 2. Empathy and Understanding Others 3. Empathy and Feeling for and with Others 4. Empathy and Morality 5. Empathy and Art 6. Empathy and Mental Disorder 7. The Future of Empathy Studies. Glossary Index

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      Publisher: Taylor & Francis
      Publication Date: 2/20/2020 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780415790222, 978-0415790222
      ISBN10: 0415790220
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Empathy is one of the most talked about and widely studied concepts of recent years. Some argue it can help create a more just society, improve medical care and even avert global catastrophe. Others object that it is morally problematic. Who is right? And what is empathy anyway? Is it a way of feeling with others, or is it simply feeling sorry for them? Is it a form of knowledge? What is its evolutionary origin?

      In this thorough and clearly-written introduction to the philosophy of empathy Heidi Maibom explores these questions and more, examining the following topics:

      • The nature of empathy and key themes in the literature
      • Empathy as a way of understanding others, particularly 'simulation theoryâ and 'perspective-taking'
      • Empathy, emotional contagion, and sympathy
      • Empathyâs role in moral understanding or motivation
      • Empathy and art appreciation, with examples from film, music and fiction
      • Empathy and ment

        Table of Contents

        1. What is Empathy? 2. Empathy and Understanding Others 3. Empathy and Feeling for and with Others 4. Empathy and Morality 5. Empathy and Art 6. Empathy and Mental Disorder 7. The Future of Empathy Studies. Glossary Index

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