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Against Empathy: The Case For Rational Compassion,Used
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New York Post Best Book Of 2016We Often Think Of Our Capacity To Experience The Suffering Of Others As The Ultimate Source Of Goodness. Many Of Our Wisest Policymakers, Activists, Scientists, And Philosophers Agree That The Only Problem With Empathy Is That We Dont Have Enough Of It.Nothing Could Be Further From The Truth, Argues Yale Researcher Paul Bloom. In Against Empathy, Bloom Reveals Empathy To Be One Of The Leading Motivators Of Inequality And Immorality In Society. Far From Helping Us To Improve The Lives Of Others, Empathy Is A Capricious And Irrational Emotion That Appeals To Our Narrow Prejudices. It Muddles Our Judgment And, Ironically, Often Leads To Cruelty. We Are At Our Best When We Are Smart Enough Not To Rely On It, But To Draw Instead Upon A More Distanced Compassion.Basing His Argument On Groundbreaking Scientific Findings, Bloom Makes The Case That Some Of The Worst Decisions Made By Individuals And Nationswho To Give Money To, When To Go To War, How To Respond To Climate Change, And Who To Imprisonare Too Often Motivated By Honest, Yet Misplaced, Emotions. With Precision And Wit, He Demonstrates How Empathy Distorts Our Judgment In Every Aspect Of Our Lives, From Philanthropy And Charity To The Justice System; From Medical Care And Education To Parenting And Marriage. Without Empathy, Bloom Insists, Our Decisions Would Be Clearer, Fairer, Andyesultimately More Moral.Brilliantly Argued, Urgent And Humane, Against Empathy Shows Us That, When It Comes To Both Major Policy Decisions And The Choices We Make In Our Everyday Lives, Limiting Our Impulse Toward Empathy Is Often The Most Compassionate Choice We Can Make.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main argument of 'Against Empathy' by Paul Bloom? A: The main argument of 'Against Empathy' is that empathy can lead to poor decision-making and is often a motivator of inequality and immorality. Paul Bloom asserts that relying on empathy can muddle our judgment and that a more rational form of compassion is preferable.
- Q: What type of book is 'Against Empathy'? A: 'Against Empathy' is a non-fiction book that discusses philosophical and psychological insights regarding empathy and its implications on society, policy-making, and personal relationships.
- Q: How many pages does 'Against Empathy' have? A: 'Against Empathy' has a total of 304 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Against Empathy'? A: 'Against Empathy' was published on December 6, 2016.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Against Empathy'? A: The author of 'Against Empathy' is Paul Bloom, a Yale University researcher.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'Against Empathy'? A: 'Against Empathy' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: What category does 'Against Empathy' fall under? A: 'Against Empathy' falls under the category of Interpersonal Relations.
- Q: Is 'Against Empathy' suitable for academic study? A: 'Against Empathy' provides a well-researched perspective backed by scientific findings, making it suitable for academic study in fields such as psychology, philosophy, and social policy.
- Q: What makes 'Against Empathy' a recommended read? A: 'Against Empathy' is recommended for its compelling arguments against traditional views on empathy, its insights into decision-making processes, and its relevance to contemporary social issues.
- Q: Does 'Against Empathy' include scientific research? A: Yes, 'Against Empathy' is based on groundbreaking scientific findings that support the author's arguments regarding the implications of empathy on decision-making and morality.