Against Empathy
The Case for Rational Compassion
Paul Bloom
The book argues that empathy is a flawed emotion that leads to biased and irrational decision-making, advocating instead for a more measured and principled approach to caring for others through the concept of rational compassion. It critiques the ways empathy can misguide moral judgments and actions, and suggests that a focus on justice and the greater good is a more effective and ethical way to address social issues.
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