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Record Nr.

UNINA9910149577703321

Autore

Bloom Paul

Titolo

Against Empathy : The Case for Rational Compassion

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Wheaton : , : HarperCollins Publishers, , 2016

©2016

ISBN

9780062571847

0062571842

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (217 pages)

Disciplina

152.41

Soggetti

Empathy

Moral motivation

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

Dedication -- Epigraph -- Contents -- Prologue -- Chapter 1: Other People’s Shoes -- Chapter 2: The Anatomy of Empathy -- Chapter 3: Doing Good -- Interlude: The Politics of Empathy -- Chapter 4: Intimacy -- Interlude: Empathy as the Foundation of Morality -- Chapter 5: Violence and Cruelty -- Chapter 6: Age of Reason -- Acknowledgments -- Notes -- Index -- About the Author -- Also by Paul Bloom -- Credits -- Copyright -- About the Publisher

Sommario/riassunto

The book explores the concept of empathy and its role in moral decision-making. The author argues against the common belief that empathy is a necessary component of moral goodness, suggesting instead that empathy can lead to irrational and harmful decisions. The book posits that conscious, rational reasoning should guide moral actions rather than emotional empathy. It addresses various societal issues, emphasizing the importance of deliberative thinking over emotional reactions. The intended audience includes individuals interested in psychology, ethics, and moral philosophy.