Bloom, Paul
Against Empathy: The Case for Rational Compassion (Paperback)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780099597827
- author:
- Bloom, Paul
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Vintage Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.9 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Popular Science & Nature, Popular science, Spirituality & Beliefs,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
In a world where empathy is often touted as the ultimate virtue, Paul Bloom argues that it can be a major obstacle to making good decisions. Through a combination of experiments, case studies, and logical arguments, Bloom reveals how our natural tendency to empathise with those we know and care about can lead to some of our worst choices, from charity to war. Bloom's book, Against Empathy, challenges widely held assumptions about the role of empathy in human relationships and its impact on our decisions in the wider world. By exploring the latest research in psychology and neuroscience, Bloom sheds light on the profound yet overlooked sources of human conflict. This thought-provoking book is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of human behaviour and decision-making.
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