Against Empathy
The Case for Rational Compassion. Harper Collins, 2016.
A brief summary of Against Empathy
An unapologetically sharp rebuke against the emotional response of empathy, usually biased and based on personal beliefs, followed by an argument for more moral and logical behavior in the face of startling world events.
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Who should read Against Empathy
Psychology majors • fans of true crime • caregivers • philanthropists • non-profit charity managers • anyone wanting to explore empathy and rationality more
About the author of Against Empathy
Paul Bloom is the Brooks and Suzanne Ragen Professor of Psychology at Yale University. He is an award-winning writer of multiple books including How Pleasure Works and Just Babies. His work has been published in the New York Times, the Guardian, and Slate, among others.
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