{"product_id":"empathy-9780415790222","title":"Empathy","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eEmpathy 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 \u003ci\u003ewith\u003c\/i\u003e others, or is it simply feeling sorry for them? Is it a form of knowledge? What is its evolutionary origin?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this thorough and clearly-written introduction to the philosophy of empathy Heidi Maibom explores these questions and more, examining the following topics:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe nature of empathy and key themes in the literature \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEmpathy as a way of understanding others, particularly 'simulation theoryâ and 'perspective-taking' \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEmpathy, emotional contagion, and sympathy \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEmpathyâs role in moral understanding or motivation \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEmpathy and art appreciation, with examples from film, music and fiction\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEmpathy and ment\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. 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. \u003ci\u003eGlossary Index\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51018196320599,"sku":"9780415790222","price":41.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780415790222.jpg?v=1750775985","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/empathy-9780415790222","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}